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The words of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech reverberated in a packed Memorial Chapel during Monday’s opening ceremony for MLK Week. Kori Strother ’15 delivered the student keynote speech, and in the spirit of King’s mission discussed the tenets of a liberal arts education and how activism comes in many […]

The Washington Post published a “A state guide to political corruption” using some of the research from Michael Johnston, the Charles A Dana professor of political science who is a leading scholar on political corruption.

Howard Fineman ’70, H’11, one of Colgate’s most well-known alumni in the media field, has been appointed global editorial director at the Huffington Post. Fineman, who was previously an editorial director at the company, will now be in charge of supervising U.S. news coverage as well 13 international editions and others that will come online in the future. 

While Monday, January 19, will be recognized nationally as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it will also mark the first day of Colgate’s annual “MLK Week,” celebrating the life and legacy of the civil rights movement leader.

Colgate University President Jeffrey Herbst today announced that he has decided not to seek renewal of his contract when it concludes on June 30, 2015. The 16th president of Colgate, Herbst has held the office since 2010. Professor of History Jill Harsin will serve as interim president during the search for Herbst’s successor.

Alumni young and old will once again be interacting with each other and with students through an online version of the popular Advent of the Atomic Bomb course taught by Associate Professor of Geology Karen Harpp.

A Colgate University alumna with more than 25 years of experience in higher education, Denise A. Battles ’85, will become the new leader of SUNY Geneseo starting in July, the State University of New York Board of Trustees announced today. Battles, a Central Square, N.Y., native, is currently provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs […]

As students begin internship and career searches, alumni serve as key resources to teaching the tips and tricks of their own professional success. Back on campus to offer his insights, Sian-Pierre Regis ’06 spoke about how to build a personal brand at the most recent installment of the Thought into Action Summit Series. Regis is […]