Third Century

On Friday, December 13, a total of 3,691 alumni, parents, students, and friends of Colgate University came together to participate in a single day of giving — the Colgate Day Challenge — donating nearly $3.5 million within a 24-hour period.

Colgate University has been ranked fourth among baccalaureate institutions in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index, retaining its gold status through AASHE’s STARS program.

A new 65,000-square-foot basketball and volleyball arena will anchor a new athletics quadrangle at Colgate University, replacing the Reid Athletics Center. Construction of the facility, part of the University’s Third-Century Plan initiatives, is slated to begin in February.

Colgate University recently hosted a lecture by Avery Trufelman, host of the fashion podcast Articles of Interest.

Colgate's second annual celebration of arts, creativity, and innovation brought hundreds to campus for a weekend of performances, workshops, presentations, and panel discussions.

Having been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease five years ago, former Colgate University president Rebecca Chopp has embraced the visual arts and dance as part of her “prescription” to live life to the fullest.

As part of Colgate’s continuous effort to steward the campus and maintain the University’s distinctive landscape, several willow trees will be removed from Willow Path the week of Jan. 15.

During their three-year residency, Contemporaneous will provide numerous opportunities to work with campus and community members, including playing alongside students in workshops focused on improvisation.

Colgate University is seeking at least $100 million in new endowment gifts to support continued growth of the Colgate Commitment, the University’s expansive approach to making a Colgate education affordable and accessible to all admitted students.

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.