Third Century

Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, will deliver the keynote address during Colgate University’s annual Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend, on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Members of the Colgate community gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 for the dedication of the Clearing, a new outdoor space on Colgate’s campus.

One of Colgate University’s most important employee benefits has been expanded to support children of employees seeking trade or vocational education. 

Colgate University recently introduced its innovative Job Skills Accelerator (JSA), equipping students with essential skills and experiences sought by employers in today’s competitive job market.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced for the first time Tuesday, June 20, a new Rebuild Rural America Act, which she hopes will be folded into the federal Farm Bill, in an effort to support infrastructure improvements and economic growth in rural communities.

Abigail L. Palko, PhD, director of the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center at the University of Virginia, has been named the inaugural director of the Residential Commons program at Colgate University.

Colgate University welcomed more than 2,000 guests to campus June 1–4 for Reunion 2023.

Colgate’s Thought Into Action Advisory Board has issued recommendations to expand and strengthen the popular experience. 

With the receipt of a $20 million gift toward the Colgate Commitment from John K. Hoyns ’76, Colgate University has raised more than half of the $1 billion goal set for the Campaign for the Third Century. 

Ballerina Misty Copeland was the keynote speaker during a weekend-long celebration of the arts, creativity, and innovation at Colgate April 14-15, 2023.