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The University’s largest-ever single donor shares why he gives to ºÚÁÏÍø, as well as what inspires him about The Third-Century Plan and a related series of initiatives designed to bolster arts, creativity, and innovation, in this episode of 13. 

Daniel Benton ’80, P’10, H’10 has secured his place as ºÚÁÏÍø’s most generous benefactor, making a $25 million gift in support of the University’s Middle Campus Plan for Arts, Creativity, and Innovation and other elements within The Third-Century Plan.

With a litany of thanks for the supporters, architects, designers, engineers, and staff who made it all possible, ºÚÁÏÍø officially dedicated Benton Hall during a ceremony on September 28. The building was named after lead donor and alumnus Dan Benton '80.

Shiny copper roof flashing and grand white–mullioned windows signaled the buttoning-up of Benton Hall’s exterior just as early winter snowfalls began to blanket the campus. When it opens in July 2018, Benton Hall will stand as a best-in-class career center — and then some. It’s part of a current $60 million building investment to enhance the […]

ºÚÁÏÍø community members came together last week to break ground on two facilities that will transform students’ experiences in two key areas: preparation for success after Colgate and athletics. In separate ceremonies held on Friday afternoon, students, faculty, staff, trustees, and other supporters turned shovels and applauded the creation of Benton Hall and the […]