Media Coverage

Paul R. Josephson, professor of history and an expert on Soviet and Russian history, provided insights for an article by MIT Technology Review about the many dams on the Volga River. According to Josephson, “Even if there wasn’t deep public awareness and discussion, surely many of the hydrologists and engineers knew that there would be significant and unavoidable impacts.”

National tech news site Geekwire referenced Colby in a story about how Americans are illiterate about AI. The story suggests adding AI and digital ethics to curricula to address the issue, and points to Colby's leadership in  establishing “a cross-disciplinary institute focusing on AI.”

An NBC News article about Harvard addressing caste discrimination referenced Colby's efforts surrounding this issue. In October, Colby announced the addition of caste to its non-discrimination policy, and was one of the first colleges to do so.

The Washington Examiner interviewed Goldfarb Family Distinguished Professor of American Government, Emeritus Sandy Maisel about President Biden’s Build Back Better plan and the realities of the spread of Covid-19.

USA Today published an article on higher ed institutions addressing caste discrimination, highlighting the College’s efforts and leadership with this issue.

NPR spoke with Rabbi Rachel Isaacs, the Dorothy “Bibby” Levine Alfond Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies, about how the meaning of Hanukkah can provide solace during uncertain times.

The Portland Press Herald  picked up a story about The Robin's Nest upcoming move to the Colby-owned building at 173 Main Street. The florist shop’s transition comes “ as the city and Colby College work to diversify retail options in the area as part of the downtown revitalization effort,” the article stated.

Forbes.com did a feature story on the successful efforts to revitalize Waterville, including how the coordinated effort to revive the city has been driven in large part by investment from Colby. The story references how the initiative is “transforming the downtown, attracting new businesses and jumpstarting an economic revival.”

The Bangor Daily News included Colby in an article discussing the decrease in Covid-19 cases across college campuses, while the state overall is seeing increases. “The college’s multifaceted approach to Covid-19 has allowed us to remain on campus, living and learning together, with limited transmission of the virus,” a Colby spokesperson said.

The Portland Press Herald published a review of the Bob Thompson exhibition at the Colby Museum of Art. One of a number of positive critiques, the writer noted that “there is so much to see here and so much variety” that it is “probably best handled in multiple return visits.”