Media Coverage

Colby's significant role in building a high-performance computing hub in Waterville was highlighted in a Mainebiz story. The piece noted that the project, which has been awarded $6.2 million in federal funding and resulted from "multi-year planning with Colby College," will position the state as a "hub for advanced research and scalable innovation."

A story in centralmaine.com highlighted Colby's women's ice hockey team as it seeks its first championship in the New England Small College Athletic Conference, one of the top Division III women’s hockey leagues in the nation.

President David A. Greene was included in an article that asked New England college leaders about the state of the liberal arts. In the story, he highlighted how a liberal arts education prepares students for an environment where job trends are changing faster than ever.

WBUR covered a study led by Colby ecologist and Lecturer of Environmental Studies Amanda Gallinat, who is investigating how spring bird arrival times are shifting. The piece highlighted Gallinat's research, which she conducted by combining volunteer observations with observations made by Henry David Thoreau.

Joshua Urich, assistant professor of religious studies, was an expert panelist on the radio show Maine Calling about why Maine ranks as one of the least religious states. David Freidenreich, Pulver Family Professor of Jewish Studies, also participated as a “VIP caller.”

Colby's recent news about Dare Northward surpassing $1 billion was noticed by a number of media outlets, including Forbes, which highlighted the announcement in a higher education column.

Claire E. Robertson, assistant professor of psychology, was interviewed for a Vogue article about the dynamics of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship.

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.