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The People of Colgate

Colgate is a microcosm of the world. Our students come to campus from 48 states and more than 40 countries.
Students chatting with an alumnus over lunch.

The Colgate Community

Once they arrive on campus, students begin an incredible transformation. The begin seeing the world in a new way as they learn from both their professors and each other in a highly collaborative environment. They enjoy the unprecedented opportunity to gather and share knowledge through high-level undergraduate research, off-campus learning and study abroad, and humanitarian involvement

Our faculty have written hundreds of books on a wide range of subjects and are sought out for their expertise around the world. They are frequently quoted in prestigious journals and mass-market media on their fields of study and latest research. They are the authors of everything from best-selling novels to scientific texts.

Colgate alumni are doing great things across the globe, but after graduation a small part of them remains with Colgate. Avid supporters of the institution, our alumni provide current students with networking opportunities, guidance, support, and more.

University Leadership

The people of Colgate are destined to do great things. Under the leadership our 16th president, Jeffrey Herbst, and our 35-member board of trustees, we are positioning ourselves on the leading edge of technology and education, while continually bolstering our core values of personal engagement, intellectual excellence, community, and a sense of place, which have sustained Colgate for nearly 200 years.

Faculty

Our faculty are top teachers, scholars, and researchers who work closely with each other and with students in the vigorous pursuit of learning.

Successful Alumni

Or alumni are successful leaders and contributors in a wide spectrum of fields. The alumni body includes the president of NBC Universal and COO of News Corporation, the CEO of NYSE Euronext, and leaders at the Glimmerglass Opera, the Green Bay Packers, and Chelsea FC, to name only a few.