Media Coverage
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Portland Press Herald
Colby was well represented in a recent story on how political scholars in Maine are thinking about the current presidential race. Both Dan Shea, professor of government, and Sandy Maisel, professor of government, emeritus, provided commentary including how "we’re in uncharted waters," and there's a "palpable sense of unease hanging over the election cycle."
Vox
An article in Vox about the role of higher education institutions in the meat industry quoted Professor of History, Emeritus Paul Josephson and referenced his book Chicken: A History from Farmyard to Factory.
Boston Globe
The Boston Globe profiled Colby alumna and former women’s hockey player Tracey Roberts ’89 about her work on Pixar’s Inside Out 2, including how she was the film’s unofficial hockey consultant.
Maine Home + Design
Maine Home + Design profiled Waterville and the impressive assets that the city has to offer, including the various arts venues that Colby has recently opened. The writer also suggested in her magazine introduction that folks “not wait as long as I did to see this remarkable area of Maine.”
New York Times
A feature story in the New York Times about rural studies scholars and their research included extensive commentary from Assistant Professor of Government Nick Jacobs. The article also referenced the recent 'Rethinking Rural' conference hosted by Colby.
Entrepreneur Magazine
Entrepreneur Magazine published a feature story about a successful startup founded by three Colby alumni called Rubik, an AI-driven marketplace that connects single-family home sellers with real estate investors.
Down East
Down East Magazine published a feature story about a startup founded by a 2021 Colby grad called Blueprint Surf, a 3D surfboard printing company.
Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald published a review of the new novel 'Bad Animals' by Associate Professor of English (Creative Writing), Sarah Braunstein. The review hones in on the book’s “Nabokovian” touch.
The Hill
Professor of Government Dan Shea had a busy week talking to various media about the upcoming presidential election. Highlights include an article in The Hill about Taylor Swift's impact on the election as well as a piece in the Boston Globe about the debates.
Wall Street Journal
A Wall Street Journal story about the battle for small-town voters referenced The Rural Voter, the recently published book by Assistant Professor of Government Nick Jacobs and Professor of Government Dan Shea.