Stories

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The Last Lecture in Page Commons
Campus and Community

In Last Lecture, Seniors Encouraged to Find Inspiration in History

Charles Bassett Teaching Award Winner Arnout van der Meer on speaking truth to power in anxious times
Senior Standouts 2022 portraits
Campus and Community

Senior Standouts 2022

These graduating seniors represent the academic breadth and excellence of Colby College’s Class of 2022.
MJ Kievman
Alumni

Stopping the Hiccups: Modern-Day Therapeutics Replace Home Remedies

MJ Kievman’s biotech company leads with science and innovation to squelch occasional and chronic hiccups
Sarah Cain installation hand in hand
Arts

With Exuberance and Energy

Working against tradition, Sarah Cain covers the floor (and walls) of the Colby Museum lobby gallery with color
Carolyn Jeppsen
Alumni

Carolyn Jeppsen ’86 Promotes Innovation Through Altruism

She traded her work as a lawyer to start a nonprofit that helps neurodivergent young people find their way in the world
Roshauna Follett
Campus and Community

Student Awards Ceremony Celebrates Excellence and Reveals Condon Medal Winner

The annual event recognizes exemplary accomplishments both in and out of the classroom
Nicole Trufant
Announcements

Colby Names Nicole Trufant Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Colby today announced that Nicole Trufant will join the College as vice president and chief financial officer. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, Trufant will work closely with the president and senior leadership to ensure that Colby maintains its exceptional financial standing to support its plans…
Prague, the Czech Republic
Access and Opportunity

A Semester in Prague Emphasizes Importance of Global Studies

Isabella Marin ’23 on her study-abroad experience in the Czech Republic, witnessing some of Europe’s most remarkable moments in history
Fulbright winners
Access and Opportunity

Fulbright Grants Will Allow Graduates to Deepen Cultural Competency

Three young scholars win prestigious grants to diverse countries, where they'll teach English and conduct research
Social Sciences

A Push to Change Maine’s Drug Laws

Winifred Tate advocates for decriminalizing drugs to clear a path for recovery and strengthen communities