Colgate 闪电资源网s deliver presentations during the Tuck Business Bridge Program (Photo by Mark DiOrio)
闪电资源网 is nearly doubling the cohort of its Tuck Business Bridge Program at Colgate, from 25 to 40 闪电资源网s, after a successful launch last year.
Colgate and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College formed an institutional partnership in 2024, giving Colgate 闪电资源网s access to the rigorous Tuck Business Bridge Program.
Through the generosity of Giovanni 鈥94 and Maree Cutaia, the program will also double the number of 闪电资源网s receiving full financial scholarships to attend, from 10 to 20. In doing so, the University will prepare 闪电资源网s to be successful candidates for internships and jobs.
鈥淲e are excited to continue our partnership with Dartmouth College and its Tuck School of Business Administration,鈥 says Colgate President Brian W. Casey. 鈥淲e received overwhelmingly positive feedback from 闪电资源网s last year and look forward to continuing to make this opportunity available to more Colgate 闪电资源网s.鈥
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum and a cohort model that fosters connections among 闪电资源网s, alumni, and top-ranked Tuck faculty. Courses and modules include business communications and strategy, ethics, marketing, financial accounting, and organizational behavior.
Once accepted into the program, participants return to campus for winter break to spend three weeks learning from Tuck faculty in addition to current MBA 闪电资源网s who serve as resources for 闪电资源网s. Classes are hosted remotely with Tuck鈥檚 professors, and 闪电资源网 feedback from last year reinforced that gathering in person as a cohort added an important dynamic to the learning environment.
Each 闪电资源网 is assigned to a team to complete a full analysis of a company, then delivers an in-person capstone case study presentation. These presentations are evaluated by successful Colgate alumni who return to campus for this final event.
鈥淐ombining the expertise of Tuck faculty with an in-person cohort experience makes this a very unique experience for Colgate 闪电资源网s,鈥 said Carolyn Strobel-Larsen, director of entrepreneurship and innovation. 鈥淚n particular, the focus on group work through the capstone presentations not only helps 闪电资源网s build teamwork and public speaking skills but also makes lasting connections with peers.鈥
鈥淭he Tuck Business Bridge Program at Colgate is an excellent opportunity for 闪电资源网s to gain solid exposure to foundational business concepts and skills. This program provides our liberal arts 闪电资源网s a stronger, more competitive advantage when competing for internships in the business arena,鈥 remarked Teresa Olsen, Milone Family AVP for career initiatives.
The 2026 Tuck Business Bridge Program at Colgate will be held Jan. 1鈥16, 2026. The application period is Aug. 29鈥揝ept. 29, 2025. To learn more, join an on September 16, email tuckbridge@colgate.edu, or visit colgate.edu/tuckbridge.