Media Coverage

The Atlantic interviewed Neil Gross, Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology, for a major article on the rise of academic centers at red-state public universities designed to attract conservative scholars.

Both the Boston Globe and Kennebec Journal wrote about Colby's women's lacrosse team reaching the NCAA Division III Final Four, with the latter noting "the Mules are a perennial contender, having reached the NCAA tournament in 14 of coach Karen Henning’s 18 seasons."

News Center Maine's 207 visited Colby to interview Dr. Nirav Shah, former principal deputy director of the U.S. CDC, about his upcoming visiting faculty role and to discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Assistant Professor of Economics Benjamin Scharadin provided insights for a story in Politico about the impact of cuts to nutrition assistance that are part of the tax-and-spending package being debated in Congress.

This past week, Colby was part of a number of stories from the Boston Globe. An article on summer happenings included Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is A Mystery, which opens this summer at the Colby Museum of Art, and Associate Professor of Government Nick Jacobs provided commentary for a piece about Maine Senator Susan Collins and her upcoming re-election.

New Jersey’s Asbury Park Press, which is part of the USA TODAY network, published a feature on Julian Young ’25 and his recent participation in the Baltimore Ravens rookie minicamp. The piece included commentary from Jack Cosgrove, the Dick McGee Head Coach for Colby Football, and highlighted Young’s positive experience at Colby.

NBC News interviewed Visiting Assistant Professor of History Tizoc Chavez for his insight on presidential diplomacy following the announcement of President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia.

Sports Illustrated published a feature story on a Colby connection that propelled senior football captain Julian Young ’25 toward the NFL. After wowing scouts at Maine’s Pro Day, Young was personally invited to the Baltimore Ravens rookie minicamp by GM and fellow Mule Eric DeCosta ’93. The Ravens also published a special feature on Young.

The New York Times mentioned Colby in its 2025 round-up of commencement speakers.

Colby's building at 173 Main St. was named the Kirk & Greg Powell Building during a recent presentation led by President David Greene. The building dedication honored the father and son whose commitment to Waterville has spanned generations and had a major impact on the city.