Media Coverage

President David A. Greene recently spoke with ABC News Live host Diane Macedo regarding AI’s impact on higher education. During the broadcast, Greene discussed which skills will be most valuable in the age of AI and how Colby is preparing its graduates to be dynamic leaders able to navigate an uncertain future.

President David A. Greene spoke with CNBC personal finance reporter Jessica Dickler on the value of a liberal arts education. The video interview appeared on CNBC’s social media platforms this week and highlighted the importance of transparency for current and future college students.

Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Randi Maloney spoke with Inside Higher Ed about tuition assistance. In the article, Maloney discussed the Colby Commitment, a financial aid model launched in 2018 to make a liberal arts education more accessible for lower- and middle-income families.

Colby and Waterville were recently featured in an Only in Your State article about “the most affordable college town.” The story highlights downtown revitalization efforts and Colby’s role in helping restore the community while providing access to a top-tier education in a rural setting.

Adam Howard, Charles A. Dana Professor of Education, was recently featured in The Portland Press Herald’s article on Workforce Pell Grants, which aim to make education and training resources for trades more accessible. In the article, Howard provides perspective on how these grants may affect Mainers moving forward.

WABI TV5 covered Colby students’ return to campus, highlighting the new residential community that opened on Mayflower Hill, the largest mass timber structure in the state of Maine. The segment emphasized how the building’s open-concept design is intended to encourage socializing among students. WVII-TV and WVFX TV also covered the story.

The Portland Press Herald reported on Colby’s hire of Adrienne Shibles, one of Maine’s most successful basketball coaches, to lead the women’s program. Shibles started her coaching career at Colby, went on to record the most victories in Bowdoin women's basketball history, served as head coach at Dartmouth and Swarthmore, and is now returning to Colby, where it all began.

Inside Higher Ed interviewed sociology professor Neil Gross about his new book, What Happened to College? In the Q&A, Gross discussed his research on how students' choices in roommates, social clubs, and majors contribute to political polarization on campus, offering insights on how higher education institutions can actively counter ideological self-isolation.

Colby College was listed as part of Town & Country’s annual round-up of premier alternative Ivies. The list captures insights into schools offering top-notch faculty, research, and strong career placement opportunities.

Fortune magazine interviewed David Watts, director of the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, on Colby’s unique approach to educating students on the risks and value of AI. Watts highlighted that “the future of technology in education can no longer be confined to the four walls of the computer science building.”