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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 28/09/2026
“It is not whether AI is ‘good’ or ‘bad’ for learning. Much depends on what the technology is being used for, when it is being used, and what we are trying to accomplish.” bit.ly/4AAzdjl
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 25/09/2026
International correspondent Bob Woodruff '83 and his son, cinematographer Mack Woodruff '13, are taking viewers inside the modern-day USO with a three-part series on life at American military bases around the world. bit.ly/4rtyooo
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 21/09/2026
Colgate University welcomed President Barack Obama to campus as part of the Kerschner Family Series Global Leaders at Colgate, continuing the University’s tradition of bringing leaders of consequence to campus and giving students the opportunity to hear from influential figures. bit.ly/3V3sTAG
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 18/09/2026
Welcome to Family Weekend For the full schedule and all your Family Weekend needs, please visit colgate.edu/family-weekend
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 16/09/2026
One of the hallmarks of a Colgate education is forming enduring relationships with professors who become mentors and even friends after graduation. Colgate Magazine talked to alumni who wanted to honor some of the professors who retired this year. bit.ly/4y5qa8A
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What They Taught Us
Alumni reflect on four retiring professors who made a lasting impact on their lives and careers.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 14/09/2026
Colgate's Constitution Day Faculty Panel American Constitutionalism at 250: The Roberts Court and the Evolution of a Unitary Executive bit.ly/4haQoix
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 11/09/2026
Colgate honors the lives of seven alumni who were among the 2,977 people killed 25 years ago in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 09/09/2026
Emma Pais '27 helped change the rules for NCAA Women's Hockey. The NCAA Women’s Hockey Rules Committee reserves exactly one seat for a current student-athlete to ensure the players have representation alongside conference officials and administrators. bit.ly/45maa58
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 07/09/2026
Darryl Nirenberg ’81 is the United States Ambassador to Romania. “The job of an ambassador is three things: manage, listen, and advocate." bit.ly/4r5LE2o
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 04/09/2026
One Saturday last June, more than 6,000 people gathered outside to watch a 20-foot sculpture shaped like a pencil get sharpened. “It’s a very Minneapolis thing — inviting friends and strangers onto your lawn for some free, goofy fun,” says neighbor Sara Lefens Donaldson ’82. bit.ly/4gJ8Iz1
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 02/09/2026
Three Colgate coaches celebrate 20 years in the role. ➡️ Ryan Baker, volleyball head coach ➡️ Bobby Pennington, men's tennis head coach ➡️ Erik Ronning, men's soccer head coach bit.ly/4g6pWY3
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 31/08/2026
The latest issue of Colgate Magazine: 📚 Road trips with Professors Jeff Bary and Mike Loranty 📚 Alumni working on self-driving cars and zero-emission trains 📚 Lessons learned from this year's retiring professors 📚 An alumni-hosted giant-pencil "sharpening" party colgatemagazine.com
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 26/08/2026
Meet the Colgate Class of 2030 bit.ly/4xoBdt4
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 24/08/2026
Welcome, Colgate Class of 2030
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 19/08/2026
Beautiful autumns, snow globe–perfect winters, blossoming spring times, and radiant summers, the changing seasons shape the experience of living and learning at Colgate.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 17/08/2026
Colgate students in professors Catherine Cardelús and Eddie Watkins’ Tropical Ecology extended-study course took a three-week excursion across Peru, conducting research from the Amazon rainforest to the Andes Mountains. bit.ly/4xJ2171
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 14/08/2026
A Colgate-led initiative aims to preserve Dark Skies in Appalachia. “There is this sense of perspective that comes with it that we all need: that there’s something larger than ourselves that also connects us to one another in ways that transcend space and time.” bit.ly/41FSY94
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 12/08/2026
Executive orders are often seen as one of the U.S. president’s most powerful governing tools — a way to shape policy with the stroke of a pen. Lindsay Scheffler ’27 is spending her summer investigating why this picture is incomplete. bit.ly/4ga6lGo
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 10/08/2026
His father played at Colgate, so did his grandfather and cousin. In a year, his younger brother will, too. Luca Konrad ’30 is continuing the family tradition. bit.ly/4q11B9s
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Konrad Continues Colgate Family Tradition - Colgate University Athletics
Karin Rosario Luca Konrad is the fourth member of his family to play athletics at Colgate. Konrad Continues Colgate Family Tradition First-Year Linebacker Becomes Fourth Family Member to Join Raiders By Rodrigo Santiago 8/5/2026 12:00:00 PM His father p...
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 06/08/2026
Colgate University is among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation, according to #LinkedInTopColleges #3 liberal arts college for long-term career success #6 strongest alumni network bit.ly/4pY8l7X
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 04/08/2026
Mark Murphy ’77 played in the NFL and served as president and CEO of the Green Bay Packers. He’s also won two Super Bowls. But his road to the NFL began at Colgate, where he played football and studied economics before returning years later to become the director of athletics. bit.ly/3RXNfdh
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 31/07/2026
Tanner Harmon ’26 has joined a theater company led by Richard Maxwell, Colgate’s Christian A. Johnson Artist-in-Residence in fall 2025. “There is no better place to start doing the things you want to do than at a school where people are supportive and talented.” bit.ly/4wvbZbY
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 29/07/2026
Colgate University will welcome President Barack Obama on Friday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m., for a special conversation during Family Weekend, presented as part of the Kerschner Family Series Global Leaders at Colgate. Reservations are required. More information coming soon. bit.ly/4cbzL4v
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 28/07/2026
Colgate University has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. This award recognizes the University’s continuing commitment to community engagement and partnerships. bit.ly/4qfPF26
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 27/07/2026
Emma Pais '27 helped change the rules for NCAA Women's Hockey. The NCAA Women’s Hockey Rules Committee reserves exactly one seat for a current student-athlete to ensure the players have representation alongside conference officials and administrators. bit.ly/45maa58
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 22/07/2026
Colgate University hosted the 30th Colgate Writers Conference A record-breaking number of writers from around the world congregated on campus to celebrate their craft. bit.ly/4vJDMV1
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 20/07/2026
Inspired by a new discovery in the case of former Colgate President Rebecca Chopp, Colgate Magazine talked to alumni physicians and researchers who are working to solve the mysteries of neurodegenerative care. bit.ly/4yo48yk
Rebecca Chopp holding a microphone is speaking on stage, wearing a shiny lavender jacket and glasses.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 17/07/2026
Colgate researchers and visionaries are addressing issues around sustainability, ethics, and how best to use AI for the benefit of humankind. bit.ly/3TpecXH
Two individuals are in a laboratory setting, engaged in working with scientific equipment. The equipment appears to be a large metal apparatus. They are focused on their task, surrounded by various electronic devices.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 15/07/2026
Growing up, every weeknight — except Tuesdays, which was Boy Scouts — Sean Maguire ’16 watched Jeopardy!, competing alongside his four brothers and parents. Read about how the alumnus achieved his lifelong dream of appearing on Jeopardy!. bit.ly/43ANazl
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 13/07/2026
Can a leaf become a battery? Assistant Professor of Physics Ramesh Adhikari has been developing a bio-based energy source from materials that are right under our feet: leaves. bit.ly/4pocNNe
Two people in lab coats with a "C" logo examine a small scientific device in a laboratory setting. One person holds the device with a gloved hand, while the other observes closely. Shelves and equipment are visible in the background.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 10/07/2026
A record-breaking 14 Colgate alumni have been awarded Fulbright Awards for the 2026–27 academic year. “The success of this year’s cohort reflects the intellectual curiosity, dedication, and global engagement of our students.” bit.ly/4yfGgwG
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 08/07/2026
From Cardiac Hill to the Fishbowl, Colgate has its own vocabulary for favorite study spots, steep climbs, and Hamilton hangouts. Colgate Magazine compiled a list of 13 of the most familiar nicknames on and around campus. bit.ly/4w0xIIv
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 06/07/2026
Colgate Athletics has announced upcoming schedules for 14 teams. Additional schedules will be announced in the coming weeks as they become available. bit.ly/4oWiUb2
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 26/06/2026
“We know they brought it to Rome.” The Crown Jewels of England. The 2,000-year-old menorah. The Imperial Seal of China. Professor Emeritus Robert Garland talks to Reader's Digest about one of 15 hidden treasures that haven't been found yet. bit.ly/4abDAWt
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 24/06/2026
How does one acquire a work of art for Colgate’s Picker Art Gallery collection? For sixteen Colgate students, it starts in Professor Elizabeth Marlowe’s ARTH/MUSE 254: How (and Why) To Buy a Work of Art. bit.ly/4x5U78g
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 23/06/2026
"We’re Colgate. We have distinctive characteristics, and my job is to understand them, amplify them, and add to them." Colgate President Brian W. Casey sits down with Lee McConaughy ’82 Woodruff to reflect on his decade on the Hill. bit.ly/4eqKolK
An interview being filmed in a well-lit office setting with two individuals seated across from each other. Lee McConaughy '82 Woodruff is holding papers and Colgate President Brian W. Casey is sitting attentively. Several cameras, lights, and monitors are positioned around them. The monitors display a live feed of the interview. In the background, a window shows a cityscape and there is a piece of art on the wall.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 22/06/2026
Colgate’s presence spanned both competition and coverage at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. “We put so much emphasis on this tournament because it means so much to represent all the people who believed in you and helped you to get where you are now,” Neubauerová says. bit.ly/4vtL1Rt
Two individuals in sports uniforms lie on the ice rink, smiling. The Olympic rings are visible on the ice beneath them.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 17/06/2026
Ten Colgate University athletics teams earned perfect four-year 1,000 scores in the NCAA's latest Academic Progress Rates. “Colgate continues to set a high standard for academic performance, as evidenced by our latest APR results,” said Vice President of Athletics Yariv Amir '01. bit.ly/4utQM02
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 15/06/2026
Ben Cohen, co-founder of the iconic Ben & Jerry’s ice cream company, encouraged Colgate students to align their careers with their values during a campus talk. “What inspired us to get into the ice cream business was that we were failures at everything else we tried to do.” bit.ly/448YcuV
Ben Cohen is smiling outdoors, wearing a black jacket over a plaid shirt. The background shows trees with green and yellow leaves.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 11/06/2026
Assistant Professor of History @rachelgracenewman.bsky.social celebrates her first look at her newest book, The Future in Their Hands, "a deep history of the politics of foreign education in Mexico." bit.ly/4xmG6mB
Rachel Grace Newman is holding her book titled "The Future in Their Hands." The book cover features stylized illustrations of people. The right side of the image has a maroon background with a large white letter "C."
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 09/06/2026
Yariv Amir '01, Vice President & Director of Athletics, talks with NewsChannel 9 about the Carey Center, a transformative 97,250-square-foot athletics facility that will serve as the new cornerstone of Colgate University’s Division I athletics program. 📺 bit.ly/4ur9SEb | #ColgateThirdCentury
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 05/06/2026
Why Do Weather Apps Give Different Forecasts? "There is a belief that weather forecasting is not good. But meteorologists and modelers take a lot of pride in their work, and they want it to be useful." bit.ly/4ubTs2x
A person wearing a blue hoodie and yellow rain boots walks on a wet path. They carry a striped bag. The surroundings are grassy with trees and an old brick building in the background.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 03/06/2026
Colgate University has ushered in a new era, breaking ground on the Carey Center. “Colgate athletics create a unique bond and pride that unites students, alumni, faculty, and the broader community,” Chase Carey ’76 said during the ceremony. bit.ly/4uksyW9 | #ColgateThirdCentury
A group of six people in construction vests and red helmets participate in a groundbreaking ceremony. They are holding shovels and smiling, with piles of dirt in front of them. Trees and a cloudy sky are visible in the background.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 02/06/2026
How does one acquire a work of art for Colgate’s Picker Art Gallery collection? For sixteen Colgate students, it starts in Professor Elizabeth Marlowe’s ARTH/MUSE 254: How (and Why) To Buy a Work of Art. bit.ly/4x5U78g
A group of individuals is standing in front of a large blue backdrop with the text "ART TANK '26." The backdrop features a shark and is branded with "Picker Art Gallery." The people are dressed casually, and they are arranged in a semi-circle, smiling for the photo.A group of people stands in front of an audience, presenting in a room with a large projected slide. The slide shows artwork featuring figures in a field and a list of text including the name "Alison Saar." Attendees are seated, observing the presentation.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 01/06/2026
Thank you to the alumni and families who joined us on campus over the weekend. We miss you already. ❤️ #ColgateReunion
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 28/05/2026
Welcome back, alumni. We’re so excited to have you on the hill. colgate.edu/reunion | #ColgateReunion
Colgate Memorial Chapel with a tall white steeple and golden dome, featuring two maroon banners displaying the Colgate University logo. The stone facade has large columns, and several people are gathered in front on a sunny day. Lush green trees surround the scene.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 07/05/2026
“Church and state,” Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst ’05 has written, “are not separate — they’re not even on a break.” Morgenstein Fuerst is driven to help people understand religion’s often unacknowledged role in our lives. bit.ly/3RagicO
A person with curly hair and glasses is smiling and wearing a maroon blazer over a black top, standing in a forest with trees and fallen leaves in the background.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 04/05/2026
Congratulations to Hadley Johnson ’25 who has been selected for the NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program. bit.ly/4erIK3B
A person stands smiling in front of a scientific poster presentation. The poster displays detailed diagrams and text about zebrafish lateral line and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) during neuromast regeneration. Other posters are visible in the background.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 28/04/2026
Inspired by the NPR Tiny Desk host visiting Colgate, ALANA Cultural Center and NAISA presented The Tiny Corner Performance, featuring Journi Maricia.
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Colgate University @colgate.edu · 27/04/2026
Who wears 13 on Colgate's men's lacrosse team? It depends. bit.ly/4vNibMv
A group of Colgate University lacrosse players are gathered on a field. They are wearing jerseys and helmets, with one holding up a jersey. The field has visible bleachers in the background.
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