Dr. Philip A. Glotzbach
President of Skidmore College
Philip A. Glotzbach became the seventh President of Skidmore College on July 1, 2003. A philosopher, academic administrator and spokesperson on issues of higher education, he joined the College following eleven years at the University of Redlands in southern California.
Speeches
For Skidmore, 2019 promises to be a year filled with excitement and new opportunities, as well as challenges, and I write to you to share some news of what lies ahead.- Welcome to another exciting academic year. It has been a busy summer, and we have a great deal of news to share to those who are new and those who are continuing their relationship with the College.
Statements
- President Philip A. Glotzbach shares final reflections and appreciation for the Skidmore community and pledges continued support for the College.
- As the COVID-19 pandemic that we all have been living through these past months has disrupted virtually every aspect of our lives, it also has both exacerbated and underscored the deep-seated and longstanding racial disparities that persist within our nation.
Media
- On behalf of our entire College community, I am pleased to welcome you to a new academic year.
- Skidmore College President Philip A. Glotzbach was a guest on WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s 'In Conversation With' program with Alan Chartock.
In the News
Please join us for the presentation of HaMapah/The Map, and for the campus-wide discussion.- Philip Glotzbach has read several history books this summer, in addition to the assigned summer reading for incoming Skidmore College students.