News and Updates

Colgate recognized 830 students for earning an A.B. degree, plus 6 master of arts in teaching degrees, during Commencement Weekend 2025, May 16–18. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith gave the commencement address.

This tradition featured a diverse lineup of educational, thought-provoking, and fun events designed to highlight environmental challenges and inspire sustainable action.

On the latest episode of 13, the Russell Colgate Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, Anthropology, and Native American Studies Anthony Aveni discusses his newest book, Aliens Like Us?: An Anthropologist’s Field Guide to Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life.

Isla Globus-Harris, assistant professor of economics, will assume the role of faculty co-director for Dart Colegrove Commons, and Title IX Coordinator Amy Gordon will step in as staff co-director for Brown Commons.

Ramos visited Colgate on Tuesday, April 8, to discuss her path to success and offer advice to fellow storytellers.

Colgate University faculty, staff, and alumni regularly provide their expertise and contribute to national and regional media outlets shaping discussions around vital research and current events.

Colgate University’s Center for Freedom and Western Civilization hosted Jonathan Turley on April 22 for a discussion on freedom of speech in the United States.

Each year, Carnegie offers approximately 15 one-year fellowships to graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year.

Consortium members encourage students across the United States to uphold free expression, civil discourse, and critical inquiry as essential civic and academic norms.

Migrants, Settles, and Strangers: Human Mobility and the Making of Upstate New York focuses on understanding the global migration that has led to the development of such rich landscapes, exploring how historical and contemporary movements have affected Upstate New York.