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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
Welcome to Family Weekend For the full schedule and all your Family Weekend needs, please visit colgate.edu/family-weekend
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
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's Constitution Day Faculty Panel American Constitutionalism at 250: The Roberts Court and the Evolution of a Unitary Executive bit.ly/4haQoix
Colgate honors the lives of seven alumni who were among the 2,977 people killed 25 years ago in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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
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
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
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
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
Beautiful autumns, snow globe–perfect winters, blossoming spring times, and radiant summers, the changing seasons shape the experience of living and learning at Colgate.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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.” https://bit.ly/4wvbZbY
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
Colgate University has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. This award recognizes the University’s continuing commitment to community engagement and partnerships. https://bit.ly/4qfPF26
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. https://bit.ly/45maa58
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
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
Colgate researchers and visionaries are addressing issues around sustainability, ethics, and how best to use AI for the benefit of humankind. bit.ly/3TpecXH
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
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
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
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
