Media Coverage
Colby's Fair Shot Fund program was featured in a story by NPR about making a college education more affordable for middle-income families. In the piece, President David A. Greene commented on how the program simplifies a financial aid process that has become “overly complex.” Additionally, one parent noted that she felt “the weight come off my shoulders” after learning about the initiative.
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A feature story by the Associated Press on the Climate Reality Check, co-developed by Colby’s Buck Lab for Climate and Environment, was picked up by a wide range of media outlets, including ABC News, U.S. News & World Report, and the South China Morning Post to name a few.
The South China Morning Post extensively quoted Professor of Government (Emeritus), Walter Hatch, for an article on China-Japan relations under the incoming administration. "With 'America first' Trumpism on the rise in Washington, both Tokyo and Beijing have a strong interest in building better ties to protect against unilateralism," he said.
Popular UK publication, The Sun, quoted Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy, Elizabeth McGrath, in a widely circulated article on viewing the Northern Lights this year. In discussing why it's happening she explained that "the sun has been very active recently, and we expect it to continue through 2025.”
Erica Wall, Director of the Lunder Institute for American Art, was a recent guest on Maine Public's 'State of the Art.' In the episode, she explained the role of the Lunder Institute, shared news on 2025 programming, and talked about exciting developments in downtown Waterville.
Portland broadcast WMTW ABC 8 turned to the expertise of John Turner, Associate Professor of History, on the global implications of the recent fall of the Assad regime in Syria. Turner is an expert on the region’s history.
Assistant Professor of Government, Nicholas Jacobs, provided expert commentary for an article in The Atlantic about whether the incoming administration will betray their rural supporters. In the piece he noted that if some policies that were campaigned on are implemented "it’s hard to imagine that rural [places] will not suffer.”
The Bangor Daily News published an article honoring the late L. Sandy Maisel, the Goldfarb Family Distinguished Professor of Government, Emeritus.
Associate Professor of Government, Nicholas Jacobs, was quoted in several articles in the Portland Press Herald as Mills approaches her final term.
Following the show's debut in Waterville, Will Heinrich, art critic for the New York Times, featured 'Martha Diamond: Deep Time,' co-curated by Levi Prombaum of the Colby Museum of Art, upon its opening at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum.
Leading art publication ARTnews featured “Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery” in its roundup of shows to see this winter, which was co-organized by Colby and opens at the Museum on January 18th.
Patrice Franko, Grossman Professor of Economics and Global Studies, provided commentary for an opinion piece published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and circulated nationally on the challenges Mexico would face if the U.S. deported a significant number of people.