Grace Ciaravino ’26 is a neuroscience major and rowing team captain with a passion for health equity, research, and leadership.
Whether it’s rugby, computer science, or first-generation leadership, Nephileen Kattel ’26 embodies the curiosity and drive that define her Colgate experience.
Garrett Zimmerman ’26 shares how mentoring, immersive learning, and hands-on research have shaped his Colgate experience and fueled a passion for psychology and community engagement.
At Colgate, Molly O’Brien ’27 leads with purpose, including debating for the University across continents or advancing housing justice through her Manzi Fellowship.
At Colgate, Allie Kavalauskas ’26 combines her academic interests in international relations and culture with hands-on experiences in service, research, and the arts.
Kevin Fuentes-Gonzalez ’27 is a passionate and engaged Colgate student who has made an impact as a QTPOC leader, biology researcher, and campus community builder.
Updates about Colgate’s Institutes for Advanced Study: the Lampert Institute for Civic and Global Affairs, the Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute, the Upstate Institute, and their counterpart, the Center for Freedom and Western Civilization.
September 8, 2025
An update on the state of the University.
August 29, 2025
Institutes for Advanced Study
Colgate is committed to rigorously exploring and debating major issues, developing the skills and experience students need to lead. Our institutes are incubators of such skills and experience, and bring major national and global leaders to campus for the exchange and debate of ideas.