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Colgate University will be tuition-free for families earning less than $175,000 starting in the fall of 2026.

This expansion marks the third time that Colgate has worked to broaden the Colgate Commitment, a critical part of the Third-Century Plan.

#ColgateThirdCentury | bit.ly/4qzRMzk
"People love Hamilton for its collegiate charm, natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage."

Once again, our village is being recognized for its welcoming nature.

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November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
From the first changing leaf to the start of snow, autumn brings even more beauty to our hills.
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
ICYMI: Colgate University will be tuition-free for families earning less than $175,000 starting in the fall of 2026.

#ColgateThirdCentury | colgate.edu/colgatecommitment
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Colgate University hosted the Indigenous Nations Festival for the third year.

“It’s really important for Colgate to be involved with local communities since Colgate is located on Oneida land — and to have a regular event that highlights the Indigenous communities in this area.”

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November 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Top Play on SportsCenter, top team in our hearts

The Colgate men's basketball team wins with a buzzer-beater from Jalen Cox '27.
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Will a warmer planet make lake-effect snow storms worse?

“It looked like the snow record was pointing in that direction,” Professor Adam Burnett says. “But when I looked at it a little more closely, I found that reality is a little more complicated.”

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November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Congratulations to Vice President and Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin II, PhD, who received the Pillar of the Profession Award from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Foundation.

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November 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The beauty of the first snow of the season.
November 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Colgate University has partnered with Service to School to connect with veteran applicants since 2019.

S2S works to create awareness of how a veteran’s military service has prepared them for success in academia.

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November 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
ICYMI: Colgate University will be tuition-free for families earning less than $175,000 starting in the fall of 2026.

This expansion marks the third time that Colgate has worked to broaden the scope of the Colgate Commitment.

#ColgateThirdCentury | bit.ly/4qzRMzk
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The latest edition of Colgate Research:
✏️ Professor Segall’s circuits could solve AI’s energy crisis
✏️ Differences in dementia
✏️ How our mortality links us with ancient people
✏️ Legal implications of courts’ definitions
✏️ Bolivian citizens write their heritage into law

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November 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Family, friends, and fire pits

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Weekend.

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November 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Welcome to Family Weekend.

For the full schedule and all your Family Weekend needs, please visit colgate.edu/family-weekend
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
What to Expect When You're Dead: A Haloween Special with Professor Emeritus Robert Garland presented by Colgate's award-winning podcast, 13.

Join Professor of the Classics Emeritus Robert Garland for a spooky exploration into the history of humanity's relationship with death.

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October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Famous for our foliage and often listed among the most beautiful campuses in America.
October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Tempestry Project Launches at Colgate

Crafters from around campus have begun working on individual Tempestry projects, textile-based depictions of the climate during significant years in Colgate University’s history.

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October 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Colgate University will be tuition-free for families earning less than $175,000 starting in the fall of 2026.

This expansion marks the third time that Colgate has worked to broaden the Colgate Commitment, a critical part of the Third-Century Plan.

#ColgateThirdCentury | bit.ly/4qzRMzk
October 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
“If there is intelligent life on other planets, what will we assume about it?”

Professor Emeritus Anthony Aveni ponders alien-human encounters and challenges assumptions about extraterrestrial life in his new book.

https://bit.ly/3UZcBW7
October 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A Colgate professor has received a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation.

The results will deepen our understanding of perception.

https://bit.ly/4hixIwU
October 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Jay Percy ’98 has created a tool for economic analysts that could forecast the behavior of currencies that investors flock to in tempestuous financial periods.

“It was 155 yen to the dollar in January, and it’s 140 today,” he says. “That tells you there’s a flight to safety.”

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He’s Created a Forecasting Tool for Currencies | Colgate Magazine
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October 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
LinkedIn ranks Colgate University in the Top Ten Strongest Alumni Networks

“Your degree isn’t the only thing you take with you after graduation — you gain a network, too,” LinkedIn notes. “Those connections can open doors long after college."

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October 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
New James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal that some of the first stars in the universe could have been very different from regular stars.

A recent study led by Asst. Professor Cosmin Ilie identified four extremely distant objects consistent with supermassive dark stars.

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October 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Professor Catherine Cardelús has been named the Executive Director of The Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation.

"With her exceptional leadership and vision, we are confident she will guide ATBC into an inspiring and impactful new chapter."
October 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Students are broadcasting Colgate games for first time in decades.

WRCU, Colgate’s student-run radio station, has started broadcasting home games for certain sports, reviving an effort that had long been in existence before it was discontinued in the early 90s.

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October 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Colgate community welcomed autumn with the annual Fall Harvest Festival at the Colgate Community Garden.
October 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM