Media Coverage

Art and culture forum Hyperallergic posted a feature article on Colby’s acquisition of Allen and Benner islands. The story noted that the College plans to utilize the islands to "expand its activities to multidisciplinary programs that will combine bird research and climate monitoring with studies of sculpture, film, and visual arts."

The New York Times wrote a dynamic feature article on how Colby is the new steward of two historical islands off the coast of Maine. The story noted how the College could “breathe new life” into Allen and Benner islands, and that Colby is “adding a 500-acre island campus” but also “playing an instrumental role in carrying forward the complex Wyeth legacy.”

Inside Higher Ed shared Colby’s announcement about the "Weiland Welcome Grant," which will provide funds to first-year students to cover unforeseen expenses to help them settle into college life in Maine.

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.”