Colgate University has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation recognizing the University’s continuing commitment to community engagement and partnerships.
Members of the 2026 Carnegie Classification Steering Committee include:
- Upstate Institute Director Julie Dudrick Upstate Institute Faculty Director
- Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies Catherine Cardelús
- COVE Director Jeremy Wattles; Associate Vice President for Community Affairs and Auxiliary Services Joanne Borfitz
- Associate Dean of the Faculty for Faculty Recruitment and Development and Associate Professor of Theater Christian DuComb
- Professor in the University Libraries and Associate University Librarian and Director of Research and Scholarly Initiatives in the University Libraries Josh Finnell
- Director of University Grants and Sponsored Research Laura Festine
- Co-Director of the Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research and Director of Learning and Applied Innovation Jeff Nugent
- W. Bradford Wiley Professor of International Economics Nicole Simpson and Chair, Department of Economics
- Assistant Director for Fellowship Advising Meghan Niedt
- Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Carolyn Strobel-Larsen
- Stephanie DeVries, communications manager for the institutes of advanced study
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