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Matt Ritter, Speaker of the Connecticut State House of Representatives, in the House chamber in January
Alumni

Connecticut House Speaker Seeks, and Finds, the Middle Ground

Matt Ritter ’04 had shown a gift for politics since his time at Colby

Alli Lambert
Announcements

Alli Lambert Joins Colby as Chief Development Officer

She has worked in all aspects of higher-education fundraising during her career

Carl Nelson
Announcements

Legendary Athletic Trainer Carl E. Nelson Dies at 92

An innovator in sports medicine, he served Olympic athletes, Colby students, and Waterville youngsters with the same caring spirit

Greene Block + Studios
Arts

First Friday Celebrates Waterville’s Destination as an Arts Hub

A collaborative effort between Colby and Waterville Creates, the monthly event is designed to bring people downtown

Environment and Climate

Colby Attains Official United Nations Observer Status for Climate Change

Now, the College will have more chances to participate in the global climate conversation

Craig Loftus
Announcements

Craig Loftus Joins Colby as Chief Information Officer

He has dedicated his career to helping fast-paced organizations manage their technology needs

Neil Groce
Social Sciences

With “Walk the Walk,” Neil Gross Offers Examples of Police Reform

The sociology professor’s latest book puts him at the center of an evolving national conversation

Tim Twietmeyer, Jennifer Hemmen, Bob Crowley, and Elke Reimer
Alumni

Adventure and Survival in the High Sierras

Jennifer Walker Hemmen ’94 tackles the extreme outdoors to honor members of the Donner Party

Jeremy Barron
Announcements

Jeremy Barron ’00 to Direct Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship

An innovator and visionary, Barron will help make the lab integral to the Colby experience

students backstage
Humanities

Setting the Stage

The musical review Project Broadway shows the promise of collaboration as Colby prepares to open the Gordon Center