News and Updates

Colgate University’s commitment to a more sustainable future is earning state and national recognition as Benton Hall is now the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) New York Green Building of the Year, and Jane Pinchin Hall and Burke Hall have earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold status.

Join Colgate Director of Sustainability John Pumilio to learn about the history of Colgate’s 10-year journey toward becoming the first carbon-neutral University in New York State. Discover what a carbon credit really is all about, and find some simple new ways to be a better steward of the Earth in your own life. 

Faculty, alumni, students, and invited professionals gathered on October 4 and 5 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Colgate’s LGBTQ Studies Program with a symposium titled Home | Coming | Out.

As a child, Hannah Spotts ’20, absolutely loved reading. Now, she shares her enthusiasm for the written word with local students as a Liberty Kids volunteer.

After graduating in May 2019 with a degree in molecular biology, Shushe spent seven weeks in the Republic of Kosovo presenting her Bigger Smiles Project on oral health to children and teenagers, funded by Davis Projects for Peace.

Join Assistant Professor of English Nimanthi Rajasingham as she explains the history of colonialism in Sri Lanka and the government’s long and brutal war with the Tamil Tigers in this episode of ‘13,’ Colgate’s newest podcast .

The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a town hall meeting with President Brian. W. Casey on Oct. 30 to discuss The Third-Century Plan and the future of the University.

On Nov. 6, Colgate’s second mapathon produced maps for areas where a lack of pre-existing data makes it difficult for first responders to provide relief during humanitarian crises.

Colgate University is the No. 1 baccalaureate institution for mid-length, off-campus study participation according to the newly released Open Doors Report published by the Institute of International Education with funding from the U.S. Department of State.

Wondering what’s happening in the classroom at Colgate? Here’s a real-time glimpse into academic life on campus — a syllabus from a course underway this semester.