Media Coverage

One of the country's leading art critics wrote a wonderful review of three current exhibitions at the Colby Museum. In the piece, he noted how Eastman Johnson and Maine is "a curatorial master class," that Surface Tension: Etchings from the Collection is "an extraordinarily good look at the intricacies of etching," and that "the art museum and, now, the center of Waterville" have become a significant cultural hub.

An article in Vox about authenticity—i.e. knowing who you truly are and behaving in a way that aligns with that vision—included commentary from Assistant Professor of Psychology Elizabeth Seto and also referenced one of her studies.

The Portland Press Herald announced the renewal of the Maine IDeA Network, a collaboration between various research and educational institutions, including Colby. The story led with Jennifer Honeycutt '10, who credited her hands-on experiences at Colby and work with Professor of Psychology, Melissa Glenn, for shaping her neuroscience career.

Online luxury magazine Lux Exposé included Waterville in a list of fall getaways, noting that the city is a "refreshing alternative to the traditional coastal Maine experience."

Nicholas Jacobs, assistant professor of government, was featured in a 45-minute live C-SPAN segment. The interview included live call-ins from public viewers, and the host took a deep dive into Jacobs's book The Rural Voter, coauthored with Professor of Government Dan Shea.

Professor of Government Dan Shea provided commentary for an article in Roll Call about the reaction to Vice President Kamala Harris selecting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, including how the choice might help win over rural voters.

Gail Carlson, Director of Colby's Buck Lab for Climate and Environment, was featured in a Bangor Daily News article about the emerging threat of TFA chemicals in home appliances in Maine.    

Bangor Daily News published a story featuring Colby's Olympic-sized pool at the Harold Alfond Recreation and Athletic Center.

Cultured magazine listed the Colby Museum’s Martha Diamond: Deep Time as one of the top must-see shows this summer, noting that it showcases “rarely seen works alongside well-known pieces that encapsulate her style.”

Research by Christopher Soto, professor of psychology, was referenced in a New York Times political column about what the Trump-Vance alliance means for the Republican Party.