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Twenty years ago, Susan Thomson, now a Colgate professor, was in Rwanda during the genocide that still shapes the narrative of that country. Her book — “Whispering Truth to Power: Everyday Resistance to Reconciliation in Postgenocide Rwanda” (University of Wisconsin Press) — examines grassroots resistance to the postgenocide policies established by Rwandan government officials. She […]

Colgate University Twitter social media interns Ally Macey ’14 and Jackie Oshry ’14 interviewed Ken Baker ’92, former stand-out goalie on the hockey team. He’s the author of the upcoming book How I Got Skinny, Famous, and Fell Madly in Love, due out in April.

Colgate senior co-captain Hannah Fitton has not once let Usher syndrome stand in the way of pursuing her dreams. The sociology and anthropology major is rounding out her final season swimming for the Division I Raiders. The senior swimmer lives by a simple motto, swim fast, have fun. Fitton is a go-getter who not only […]

There’s a new series examining the U.S. criminal justice system, and award-winning filmmaker Joe Berlinger ’83 is perfectly suited for the role of director and executive producer.

Just like last year, Colgate student and alumni entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the Colgate Entrepreneurs Fund. Applications are now being accepted for the first round of awards. The fund was established to grow and advance for-profit and not-for-profit ventures that “have the potential to solve big problems.” The fund’s mission is also to […]

From fun activities to thought-provoking lectures, there’s plenty going on at Colgate this week! Here’s a few events to check out. While it’s not surprising that accounts of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have emerged as contradicting narratives of the violent events as told by historians from different parties, they still raise questions regarding historians’ motivations.

Editor’s note: In honor of Valentine’s Day, take a trip down memory lane with Kara Raezer ’92 Vicinelli, who recounted her romantic tale of meeting her husband, Paolo Vicinelli ’91, for the Scene‘s “Colgate Love Stories” series. Find out how you can submit your Colgate Love Story below.

The Colgate greenhouse welcomed the opening of one of its most repulsive residents: the Voodoo Lily (a k a Devil’s Tongue and Amorphophallus konjac).