Colgate University Makes History with Single Day of Giving

On Friday, December 13, a total of 3,691 alumni, parents, students, and friends of Colgate University came together to participate in a single day of giving - the Colgate Day Challenge - donating nearly $3.5 million within a 24-hour period, the most successful day of giving to the Colgate Fund in University history.

The collective generosity of donors who gave nearly $2 million unlocked an additional $1.5 million gift from a group of challengers that is designated to support the Colgate Commitment, the University's financial aid initiative devoted to access and affordability.

"I want to extend my gratitude to our donors who made the Colgate Day Challenge a success," says President Brian W. Casey. "Your support not only furthers Colgate's Campaign for the Third Century , but will also make a lasting impact on how our students learn, live, and access Colgate now and in the future. We are focused on those initiatives that ensure Colgate is the finest liberal arts institution in the nation. The support from our community is a very strong vote of confidence in this mission."