Media Coverage
A wide range of media, including NPR's All Things Considered, wrote about recent findings from scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope led by Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Dale Kocevski. In the interview he discussed efforts to solve the "little red dot" mystery, noting that they could “maybe be the first stage of producing the galaxies and black holes that we see today.”
The Culture Show on NPR’s Boston affiliate featured a conversation with Erica Wall, director of the Lunder Institute for American Art, about the recent initiative exploring the state of American art. In addition to highlighting the Lunder Institute @ program, the segment also noted that the Colby Museum is "always free and has spectacular exhibitions."
Colby was the leading college profiled in an article by GoBankingRates, a popular personal finance resource, about “quality colleges in the U.S. that the middle class can still afford.” The piece also included a quote from President David A. Greene on the Fair Shot Fund expansion.
New England Soccer Journal published a special feature about Colby’s Women’s Soccer team titled "Colby Charge: How Abby Jarvi is leading the resurgent Mules."
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.
Portland Press Herald interviewed Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, Gail Carlson, for her expertise on PFAS and forever chemicals for several articles about the Brunswick foam spill after new records were released. This includes an opinion piece from the publication’s editorial board.
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.”
The Washington Times and Inside Higher Ed featured Colby in round-ups of selective colleges that are expanding their affordability.
The Colby Museum's “Blue Night” by Byron Kim was featured in a Portland Press Herald round-up of works to see during the winter solstice.
Director of the Lunder Institute for American Art, Erica Wall, 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.