Media Coverage
Waterville's resurgence was the focus of an article in Mainebiz, which highlighted how significant "investment has created a new energy" in the city and how “Colby has had a huge part in that, whether it is their general investment or the kind of traffic that the art center draws or the hotel draws."
In a comprehensive article on having more diverse views in higher education, the New York Times spoke with Neil Gross, the Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology. The story referenced his book about the evolution of academic liberalism and his recent survey on student views and experiences related to politics and last spring's campus protests.
The local media, including Maine Public and Central Maine News, covered Colby’s 2024 Lovejoy recipient, Miami Herald’s Jacqueline Charles, a well-deserved honor.
Author and political correspondent, Matt Barron, did a fantastic review of 'The Rural Voter' by Government faculty Nick Jacobs and Dan Shea, in Barn Raiser, an independent source for rural and small-town news.
Bangor Daily News relied on the expertise of Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, Gail Carlson, for its article on health professionals raising the alarm about contaminants discovered in menstrual products, including toxic metals and forever chemicals.
Professor of Government Dan Shea was featured in two articles by the Portland Press Herald about Maine's role in the 2024 presidential election, and the possibility of Harris or Trump visiting the state on the final leg of the campaign trail.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education highlighted a new survey conducted by Neil Gross, the Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology, on student perspectives about campus protests.
The Portland Press Herald highlighted Marc Short’s appearance at Colby, part of The Goldfarb Center’s 'In the News' series, where he discussed Jan. 6, political realignment, and answered questions from students.
In its preview edition of art shows to see this fall, the New York Times gave a shout-out to how the Colby Museum helped organize the exhibition Martha Diamond: Deep Time.
An article in The National Desk prominently featured commentary and research from Assistant Professor of Government Nicholas Jacobs regarding rural voters and the 2024 election.