Colgate students deliver presentations during the Tuck Business Bridge Program (Photo by Mark DiOrio)
Colgate University is nearly doubling the cohort of its Tuck Business Bridge Program at Colgate, from 25 to 40 students, after a successful launch last year.
Colgate and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College formed an institutional partnership in 2024, giving Colgate students access to the rigorous Tuck Business Bridge Program.
Through the generosity of Giovanni ’94 and Maree Cutaia, the program will also double the number of students receiving full financial scholarships to attend, from 10 to 20. In doing so, the University will prepare students to be successful candidates for internships and jobs.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with Dartmouth College and its Tuck School of Business Administration,” says Colgate President Brian W. Casey. “We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from students last year and look forward to continuing to make this opportunity available to more Colgate students.”
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum and a cohort model that fosters connections among students, alumni, and top-ranked Tuck faculty. Courses and modules include business communications and strategy, ethics, marketing, financial accounting, and organizational behavior.
Once accepted into the program, participants return to campus for winter break to spend three weeks learning from Tuck faculty in addition to current MBA students who serve as resources for students. Classes are hosted remotely with Tuck’s professors, and student feedback from last year reinforced that gathering in person as a cohort added an important dynamic to the learning environment.
Each student is assigned to a team to complete a full analysis of a company, then delivers an in-person capstone case study presentation. These presentations are evaluated by successful Colgate alumni who return to campus for this final event.
“Combining the expertise of Tuck faculty with an in-person cohort experience makes this a very unique experience for Colgate students,” said Carolyn Strobel-Larsen, director of entrepreneurship and innovation. “In particular, the focus on group work through the capstone presentations not only helps students build teamwork and public speaking skills but also makes lasting connections with peers.”
“The Tuck Business Bridge Program at Colgate is an excellent opportunity for students to gain solid exposure to foundational business concepts and skills. This program provides our liberal arts students a stronger, more competitive advantage when competing for internships in the business arena,” remarked Teresa Olsen, Milone Family AVP for career initiatives.
The 2026 Tuck Business Bridge Program at Colgate will be held Jan. 1–16, 2026. The application period is Aug. 29–Sept. 29, 2025. To learn more, join an on-campus info session on September 16, email tuckbridge@colgate.edu, or visit colgate.edu/tuckbridge.