Media Coverage

ARTnews shared that Colby has acquired Allen and Benner islands to be part of its campus, “where 20th-century American realist painter Andrew Wyeth, who died in 2009, once lived and worked.”

Boston Business Journal reported that Colby “has nearly doubled its acreage with the purchase of two islands off the coast of Maine where American artist Andrew Wyeth painted some of his best-known works.” 

The Associated Press published a piece covering Colby’s acquisition of two islands off the coast of Maine, Allen Island and Benner Island. The piece was picked up by nationally ranked publications across the country.

MaineBiz shared the news of Colby’s newest acquisitions, Allen and Benner islands off the coast of Maine. “The school intends to preserve the islands and use them as centers for learning, research, and creative inspiration, in fields ranging from science to sculpture,” the article stated.

In an article in the Portland Press Herald on how Black History Month is celebrated by museums and galleries, Colby’s popular 2021 Bob Thompson exhibition and current installation by Lorna Simpson were highlighted.

Business media showed interest in Colby’s recently announced acquisition of Allen and Benner islands. In addition to stories in the Boston Business Journal and Associated Press, Bloomberg Radio did a feature on the news. The piece (timestamp 8:10) included an interview with President Greene, who noted that “having full access to the islands and the ability to use them in multiple ways is an extraordinary opportunity.”

CBS affiliate WGME covered a unique Colby’s men’s ice hockey game when Head Coach Blaise MacDonald went up against his son Cam ’18, who currently serves as Amherst’s assistant coach. To make matters more interesting, Cam has two younger brothers currently on Colby’s hockey team.

The Morning Sentinel published a story on Maggie Stokes ’25, a first-year student who’s developed a passion and skill for skijoring, which combines sled-dog racing and cross-country skiing. “It’s an exhausting sport, but it’s just as rewarding,” she said in the article, adding that someday she’d like to pursue it competitively.

Associate Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Sonja Thomas provided commentary for an announcement made by Cal State about adding caste to its nondiscrimination policies. In her statement, she noted how “Colby became the second college in the nation to add caste to our nondiscrimination policy,” and that “by recognizing caste as a protected category, we protect those who may experience this discrimination in any religion.”