News and Updates

Colgate encourages students to strive for excellence in their chosen fields of academic endeavor and honors those who achieve distinction in their academic performance. A reception was held earlier this month to congratulate students who won departmental academic awards in the 2012-13 academic year.

Debating online against a team from Kabul University, Afghanistan, was a thrill for two members of the Colgate Debate Society, but it was also a test of endurance. “It’s such a fresh feeling to turn on Skype and find yourself with Afghan students from the other side of the globe debating views on whether the […]

Police continue to investigate an incident at a university event early Saturday morning that resulted in injuries to a student and a recent alumnus. The student, whose name has not been released due to privacy policies, is at an area hospital and was reported in stable condition as of Saturday afternoon. The alumnus was treated […]

The National Association of Social Workers awarded Colgate Alumna Karon Konner ’97 Social Worker of the Year for 2012. Konner is recognized for her work at Massachusetts General Hospital and her crisis intervention and support following domestic and international disasters. “Every individual deserves equal rights and opportunities. We’re working for the most vulnerable and disenfranchised […]

It is easy to forget the power of a snapshot. For a reminder, take a look at the Students of Mukono (Uganda) exhibition now on display at the Robert H.N. Ho Science Center. The photos of elementary-school students with matching red-checked uniforms and sheepish smiles were taken by the group of Benton Scholars that traveled […]

Twelve students and seven staff members spent a week rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada during spring break. See some of their climbing, exploring, and camaraderie in this new video. The trip was part of The Outdoor Education program, which stresses development of a student’s sense of place, leadership, and adventure in the […]

David Hale ’84, vice president for finance and administration and treasurer, has accepted a new career opportunity and will leave Colgate after 20 years of service to become vice president for business and finance and treasurer at the University of Richmond. Hale will start July 29 at Richmond, where he will lead a division of […]

In celebrating the Year of ‘13, we are posting a story or list that pertains to our lucky number on the 13th of each month. This month, we’ve compiled a list of 13 things you may not know about Colgate.

In advance of the Konosioni Charity Auction, the student senior honor society will host a Spirit Festival that showcases student — and local — talent throughout the day on Friday. Performances will take place at various locations on campus, along Broad Street, and in downtown Hamilton in what Konosioni member Dave Esber ’13 calls “traditional […]

Francesca Zambello ’78 started her first opera company when she was a student at Colgate. In an interview in today’s New York Times she talked about collaboration, learning to fail, and having the “leadership gene.” The interview appeared in the Corner Office Column which features top executives on the challenges of leading and managing.