The Colgate Scene

Why college costs this much: A stroll around campus reveals just what goes into those increasing tuition bills.
Perestroika and the Colgate spirit: Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev's visit opened a window on history.
Doc Summers steps down: The director of counseling and psychological services hangs up the coveralls.
Blending science with art: From oceanography to building ukuleles, David Hurd '64 is a careful researcher.
An ancient wrong righted: Colgate has opened its archaeology collections to the Oneida Nation, creating a bridge.
An American son uncovers his Armenian past: In a heralded memoir poet Peter Balakian explores growing up and compelling truths.
A reunion to reconnect: The 10th anniversary of Alumni of Color was celebrated during a campus gathering.
Colgate couples: A survey of Colgate's married couples collected data and our own love stories.
The return of a writer: Kim Edwards '81 came to campus to read from her first collection of stories.
People on the go: A new feature catches up with a bevy of busy alums who are on the go.
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