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At a time when most students were busy writing papers for class, more than 50 students were busy folding paper into 1,000 origami cranes to send to Nagasaki, Japan, one of two Japanese cities hit with an atomic bomb during World War II. “A thousand cranes is symbolic of a community’s hope and dedication to […]

As Jeffrey Herbst prepares to step into his role as Colgate’s 16th president, he recently talked with The Post-Standard (Syracuse) about what attracted him to Colgate, his global affairs background, and the impact of new technology on higher education, among other things.

After a year of research and careful consideration, Colgate has put into place a new student sexual misconduct policy that more clearly defines prohibited behaviors and also emphasizes the responsibility of all parties to express their consent.

Alumni working in the environmental field recently returned to campus to share their experiences of how a liberal arts education laid the foundation for their “green” careers. The Green Careers Forum, part of the 13 Days of Green program, featured five panelists who, along with speaking about their own career paths, offered practical advice and […]

On Tuesday, former NFL running back Warrick Dunn handed keys and $5,000 checks to two single moms who each became first-time homeowners in Baton Rouge, La. On Thursday, the soft-spoken Dunn delivered a powerful message to Colgate students about why he helps single parents through his Warrick Dunn Foundation, and why it’s so important for […]

More than 800 Colgate alumni, family members, and friends gathered in New York City to roast and toast Andy Rooney ’42 P’74, GP’05, the legendary newsman who is one of Colgate’s most storied alumni. Judging from the huge crowd and the adoring e-mails and letters that poured in before the event, the celebration was long […]

Carl Braun ’49, who teamed with Ernie Vandeweghe ’49 at �������� before becoming a basketball star with the New York Knicks, died Wednesday in Stuart, Florida. He was 82.

Students working with downtown merchants have prepared some sweet deals for those looking to enjoy this St. Valentine’s Day weekend. The Late Gate and CAB Take Two groups have joined together to combine a screening of the new movie Valentine’s Day with special discounts offered at downtown restaurants.

As part of Colgate’s 13 Days of Green, a panel discussion featuring documentary filmmaker Chris Paine ’83 will be webcast live today at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to go to Colgate’s live webcast channel — www.livestream.com/colgateuniversity — to pose questions and interact with other participants during the free webcast.

Jessica Prata ’01 took what she calls a nonlinear career path after Colgate, where she majored in history, to her current position as sustainability officer at New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP). For Prata, it was about “accessing her passion” and discovering what kind of work environment best suits her.