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Colgate University @colgate.edu · Oct 27
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
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They’ve appeared on Oprah and helped bring the Dalai Lama to Colgate. In the Hamilton community, they’ve volunteered, and even served as village mayor.

Learn more about the decades these six retiring professors spent at Colgate and the lasting legacies they leave behind.

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December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Will a warmer planet make lake-effect snow storms worse?

Professor Adam Burnett explains in this National Geographic piece.

https://on.natgeo.com/4ok51BT
Snow-covered landscape featuring the exterior of Colgate University amidst densely wooded area.
December 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Congratulations to five Colgate alumni who will be departing on Fulbright scholarships around the world.

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Five young adults smiling, from left to right: one in graduation attire, one with a camera and backpack, and three in casual and professional attire.
December 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Willow Path is now dressed in lights for the holiday season.
Illuminated trees line a snowy Willow Path at twilight, creating a festive and serene winter scene at Colgate University.
December 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Ciara Alfaro ’19 writes about the nostalgia she’s felt upon returning to Colgate as an O’Connor Fellow.

"I find whimsy here: inside the buoyant crystalline snow, inside those Lathrop window views, inside the Stars Hollow gazebo."

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Illustration of a person with long hair wearing a purple top and hoop earrings, with a stylized background.
November 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Grateful for our Colgate community
Several people engaging in conversation in a brightly lit workshop room, wearing name tags. A group of people applauding enthusiastically at an event, some holding programs. Three adults engage in conversation around a table in a classroom setting with educational posters on the wall.
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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“If you begin or end each day simply by saying thank you, it will switch up your energy.”

Ellen Cirona ’83 shares about her experience as a scriptwriter for Deepak Chopra’s Daily Breath meditation podcast.

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November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Colgate University prepares students to think critically and communicate effectively while pursuing intellectual passions under the mentorship of leading experts.
Students in a classroom setting, engaged in various activities such as using a laptop, taking notes, and conversing. There are books and personal items on the desks. Two artists in a studio, one holding a paintbrush and another holding a ceramic piece, surrounded by paintings and art supplies. Three individuals are engaged in a collaborative activity at a table, using small white models and a laptop. One person is standing and pointing towards the models, while the other two, seated, closely observe and handle the pieces.
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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"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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Autumn-colored trees along Taylor Lake with Colgate Memorial Chapel in the background.
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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From the first changing leaf to the start of snow, autumn brings even more beauty to our hills.
Snow gently falls on a staircase leading up to the iconic Colgate Memorial Chapel, amidst trees displaying autumn leaves. A person walking up snow-covered steps with Colgate Memorial Chapel in the background. Snow is actively falling.
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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ICYMI: Colgate University will be tuition-free for families earning less than $175,000 starting in the fall of 2026.

#ColgateThirdCentury | colgate.edu/colgatecommitment
A weather vane with directional markers atop the golden dome of Colgate Memorial Chapel, overlooking a rural landscape under a clear blue sky.
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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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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Traditional Native American dancers performing in a gymnasium, dressed in colorful regalia with feathered headdresses and beadwork.
November 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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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
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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.”

https://on.natgeo.com/4ok51BT
Snow-covered buildings at Colgate University with Colgate Memorial Chapel visible in the background.
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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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.

https://bit.ly/47ZoTUx
Colgate University Dean of the College Paul McLoughlin delivers a speech at a podium, positioned next to the logo of Colgate University, which is displayed in white on a maroon background.
November 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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The beauty of the first snow of the season.
A view of Colgate Memorial Chapel entrance, featuring a pathway leading to the building, surrounded by snow-covered grounds and bare trees, with maroon banners displaying the letter 'C' hanging from the columns. Wooden bench with a rustic design, dusted with snow, situated in front of a stone wall and leafy, snow-speckled shrubs, with a building in the background. Winter scene at Colgate University, showing the historic Lathrop Hall with a light dusting of snow. Several people are scattered across the foreground, walking and sitting near leafless trees.
November 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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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.

https://bit.ly/487kj7T
American flag waving in the foreground with a view of Colgate Memorial Chapel and vibrant autumn foliage.
November 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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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
Decorative stone shield with the Latin inscription "DEO AC VERITATI" mounted on an architectural frieze, with ornamental details around the edges.
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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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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Collage of six themed images representing various research topics by Colgate University: a glowing blue chip labeled 'Cold Computing', two puzzle pieces, a cave painting, a gavel on a book, a scenic old village, and a person in a red jacket viewing mountains. Text labels describe each image's research focus.
November 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Family, friends, and fire pits

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Weekend.

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Three people smiling in stadium seating, wearing collegiate apparel and hats from Colgate University, holding drinks at a sports event. An audience enjoys a dance performance by a person in a red costume with embellishments. Two people are roasting marshmallows over a fire pit at twilight, with soft lighting illuminating their faces and a rustic building in the background.
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Welcome to Family Weekend.

For the full schedule and all your Family Weekend needs, please visit colgate.edu/family-weekend
Individuals walking on a path at Colgate University with colorful autumn trees and the iconic Colgate Memorial Chapel in the background, on a sunny day.
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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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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Robert Garland lecturing in a classroom, standing beside a podium with a chalkboard in the background that has writing on it. A red icon with the number 13 is in the foreground.
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Famous for our foliage and often listed among the most beautiful campuses in America.
Aerial view of Colgate University campus with academic buildings surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a small lake.
October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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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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Vibrant handwoven textiles displayed on a rack, with two people examining them in the background.
October 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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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
October 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM