Media Coverage

Mainebiz published a feature story about the new Levine's Discovery Headquarters and how it's "a powerful example of how Colby College's $500 million investment in science, technology, and enterprise is being activated in partnership with the community." The publication also covered the College's recent real estate transaction in Port Clyde for the new Center for Resilience and Economic Impact, noting that it will "serve as a hub of community life" and support state communities with resilience efforts.

Colby's historic science gift was mentioned in a Forbes roundup highlighting the top trends in higher education for 2025. 

Goldfarb Family Distinguished Associate Professor of American Government Nicholas Jacobs was heard around the country in a story on NPR’s Morning Edition about how Democrats are planning to win rural voters. He was also quoted in a Washington Post piece about understanding the difference between rural and urban Americans.

Listen to Inside Higher Ed podcast The Key interview Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence Director David Watts for a special episode about Colby's AI leadership and initiatives like Mule Chat.

A wide range of media outlets noticed Colby’s recent Rhodes Scholarship winner, Daniel Juzych '26, including the Boston Globe. In the story, Juzych noted that “learning from some of the best professors in the world and being with classmates who are curious and incredible people has motivated my entire path.”

Dance Magazine highlighted the work of Ben Baker, assistant professor of philosophy, in an article about how recent innovations in AI-assisted motion-capture technology might impact dance artists.

The Colby football team’s successful season, including winning the Colby-Bates-Bowdoin rivalry, was featured in a story by the Portland Press Herald. The piece noted that the season was "years in the making" and that "defense and special teams played a big part in Colby’s strong finish this fall."

In a National Geographic article, Megan Cook, the Arthur Jeremiah Roberts Associate Professor of Literature, was interviewed about “dirtbag medievalism,” an interpretive lens and term she developed, which is getting broad recognition.

CNBC’s Breaking Point interviewed Assistant Professor of Economics Ben Scharadin for an article about SNAP cuts and food waste following a tumultuous week for families that rely on the benefits.

BBC Future featured comments from Amanda Gallinat, lecturer of environmental studies, for an article about why leaves change color in the fall.