Skidmore College Athletics

Barbara Underhill Collyer '52 has devoted a lifetime to promoting and enjoying athletics.

The physical education major, who went on to earn a master's in that discipline from Smith College, has held teaching positions at Brown, the University of Texas, and Cornell. A passion for rowing prompted Barbara to lend her time and treasure to enhance Thoroughbred crew. Infact, when any Skidmore team competes in Ithaca, NY, where she lives with her husband, Frank, Barbara is there cheering on her alma mater.  

Barbara's support extends to Skidmore's academic initiatives as well. In 1998, she established the Barbara Underhill Collyer '52 Endowed Scholarship. A dedicated member of the Skidmore family, Barbara has served the College in numerous volunteer leadership roles, including alumna trustee and member of the Friends of the Presidents and Leadership Gifts Committees. 

She is currently a member of the Campaign Executive Committee and chair of the Legacy Advisory Council. In 2002, she was honored with an Outstanding Service Award by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. She remains an avid horsewoman and tennis player.