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In Memoriam

Join us in remembering alumni and faculty members who have recently passed away.

Chris Geremia '99 stands in the snow as bison as dozens of bison roam behind him

Meet the Senior Bison Biologist for Yellowstone National Park

Chris Geremia ’99, Yellowstone's senior bison biologist, manages the largest bison herd on earth.

Love Beauty TikTok? Meet One of the Women Behind It.

Cait Oberg '11 fosters relationships between big beauty brands and influencers on the app.

A Tribute to Film Editor Robert Dalva, Who Worked on Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Marvel

Honoring film editor Robert Dalva, who helped shape some of the highest-grossing movie franchises

Colgate Professor Ephraim Woods III sits on a desk, reviewing a paper with a student while other students talk amongst themselves in the background.

A Selfless Educator: Professor Ephraim Woods III

Woods was a brilliant scientist who conducted groundbreaking research in aerosol chemistry, but his most valued professional accomplishment was teaching and mentoring his students.

Colgate alumna Cory Berg stands on campus at Northeastern University

Revitalize an Urban College Campus With Cory Berg ’13

Corey Berg ’13 is Northeastern University's director of campus planning.

Colgate women's hockey team players, including Thayer Jacques '93 Lavielle, on game day.

Women Pioneers Help Establish Varsity Hockey

In honor of the anniversary of Title IX, Colgate University celebrates 50 years of women's athletics.

Colgate Love Stories: Christian ’10 and Nora Linn ’11 Massey

Christian ’10 and Nora Linn ’11 Massey strengthened their relationship during a difficult struggle with fertility.

Colgate alumnus Mike DeFilippo ’78 leans into stair railing at Central Visual and Performing Arts where he teaches classes after surviving a school shooting.

‘Gun Violence Is a Disease’

When Mike DeFilippo ’78 heard about the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Fla., he asked himself, “Am I prepared to take a bullet for kids?” Yes, he was, he decided.

Vascular Surgeon Provides Care for Veterans

In Grenada, Dr. Christian Rodriguez volunteers to help patients in need.