Michael Blanding

By the Numbers

Scott Konicki ’10 went from majoring in mathematics at Colgate to a job with the U.S. Census.
Suzanne (Simmons) Rose ’99

Plasma With Promise

Suzanne (Simmons) Rose ’99 spearheaded trials using convalescent plasma to treat patients with COVID-19.
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Pocket Money

Taylor Llewellyn ’04 has found success in a line of functional hoodies — including the topical Quarantine Hoodie.  This past spring, Taylor Llewellyn ’04 wa...
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Gene Idol

Oswald Avery, Class of 1900, made a DNA discovery that revolutionized science. Today, Colgate biologists are making even more genetic revelations.
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Laying Down Roots

With her nonprofit Common River, Donna Sillan ’80 has created a model for development done right.
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Just Plane Law

Brett Gerry ’93 is general counsel of The Boeing Company, leading a team of 150 lawyers.
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The Contamination Cleaner

Through his company Cherokee Investment Partners, John Mazzarino ’74 cleans up environmentally contaminated businesses, which profits investors while also benefiting the environment.
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Driven by Climate Activism

Throughout his career, Joe Mendelson '88 has worked to improve fuel standards — beginning as a lawyer before the Supreme Court and now as a Tesla executive.
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Deep Impact

Four alumni helped compile the nation’s biggest-ever report on the effects of climate change.