Media Coverage
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News Center Maine
Debra Spark, Zacamy Professor of English, was interviewed by News Center Maine’s Rob Caldwell about her fifth novel Discipline.
The Architect's Newspaper
A feature story by a top architecture publication focused on the Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville and its role in the city's resurgence.
NPR
In an extensive interview by NPR's Boston affiliate, WGBH, President David A. Greene talked about the role the arts have played in driving Waterville's exciting resurgence, and how the College's leadership and commitment to the city have created a dynamic momentum that's having a wide range of impacts.
Forbes
Forbes published a feature article on Colby’s recent announcement that it was expanding its Fair Shot program to help make a Colby education more affordable for middle-income families. The piece noted that if the initiative “succeeds in sending a different message, look for more institutions to introduce and market similar approaches.”
CNN
CNN included recommendations from Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Elizabeth McGrath, for a story about how to photograph the upcoming solar eclipse.
Jamaica Observer
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, Stacy-ann Robinson, was quoted in a news article in the Jamaica Observer. She was an invited speaker at the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association's Climate Resilience Symposium where she spoke about how the local tourism sector can balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. In the article, she highlighted the importance of local solutions in reducing vulnerabilities and increasing resilience.
New York Times
For her new fiction novel 'Bad Animals' Sarah Braunstein, Associate Professor of English/ Creative Writing, received high praise from the New York Times and WBUR.
Portland Press Herald
Associate Professor of Statistics Jim Scott was included in a story about using science to predict NCAA basketball tournament brackets, including how certain strategies and patterns in the numbers can provide an edge in determining outcomes.
Government Technology
Amanda Stent, director of Colby's Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, was a lead source for a Government Technology article about how AI tools are impacting security issues at businesses and educational institutions. In the story, she noted that in addition to creating new risks, AI may also bolster and automate IT security.
Kirkus Reviews
Zacamy Professor of English Debra Spark’s new fiction novel Discipline has received glowing reviews. Kirkus called it “a story about love and lies, art and trauma, and the mysteries of fate.” It was also highlighted in Literary Hub, Crime Reads, and New England Review.