News and Updates

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.

“Always in our hearts. We love you, Luke.” Those words coming from classmates with the Geneva Study Group 4,000 miles away proved as poignant and powerful as those shared within the walls of Memorial Chapel on Monday afternoon. The outpouring of emotional tributes, amusing anecdotes, and shared stories helped ease the pain of those gathered […]

Some talented students are now opening acceptance letters from Colgate University, probably followed by a bit of joyful screaming and jumping around, as evidenced by the first tweeted mention of excitement at 2:41 p.m., March 21. The tweet says it all; “Yay, accepted to Colgate University 3/13 !!!!!!!!!”

Colgate community members, reeling from news of the tragic death of Peter (Luke) Stalker ’14, have been discussing ways to provide support to the junior’s family and to each other. University representatives, including President Jeffrey Herbst, have reached out to the Stalker family to offer condolences and assistance. Several events are planned to celebrate the […]

The Year of 2013 offers many ways for Colgate to celebrate its lucky number (the university was founded by 13 men with 13 dollars and 13 prayers). As part of our yearlong celebration, on the 13th of every month we are posting a story or list pertaining to our lucky number.

The Colgate community today mourned the tragic death of Peter (Luke) Stalker ’14, who died Sunday in Paris. “We offer our heartfelt condolences to Luke’s family, his many friends, classmates, teachers, and Phi Delta Theta fraternity brothers,” said President Jeffrey Herbst.

Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, seems to be everywhere these days discussing her upcoming book Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead. In a New York Times blog post today, it was mentioned that the high-powered executive will be making a stop at Colgate on April 5 as part of the […]

A Colgate alumna may soon be the first woman appointed to the Western District Federal Court of New York, according to U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, who recommended Elizabeth Wolford ‘89 for the post this week. Wolford, a Buffalo native who now lives in Rochester, attended Notre Dame Law School following graduation from Colgate. She […]

In light of the Catholic Pope Benedict XVI’s recent resignation, on Saturday afternoon, 13 “cardinals” reverently took their seats in the Clark Room of James C. Colgate Hall. Gregorian chants playing in the background and a projection of the Sistine Chapel added to the solemn ambience. Then, Colgate’s first model papal conclave to choose the […]