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Social Sciences

Bucking a Trend: Cannabis Turns Heads in Maine

An economic study illustrates the impact of an emerging industry while educating the public and policymakers

Environment and Climate

Colby Scientists Seek Solutions to Climate Change in the Belly of a Cow

They’re investigating if seaweed-based food supplements will lead to fewer methane-producing cow burps

Photo of Erica Lee ’24 and Linh Dinh ’25

Announcements

Two Colby Students Win Davis Projects for Peace Grants

Linh Dinh ’25 and Erica Lee ’24 will spend the summer in their home countries and hope to make a difference in their communities

Announcements

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Isabel Wilkerson to Deliver Commencement Address in May; Education Advocate Ana Rowena Mallari to Speak at Baccalaureate

Also honored will be Penobscot Nation Ambassador Maulian Dana, investor and philanthropist Michael Gordon ’66, retired President of Boston Fed Eric Rosengren ’79, Director of Maine CDC Dr. Nirav Shah, and artist Jamie Wyeth

Announcements

Tim Weston Receives Athletic Trainers’ Highest Honor

Exemplary service and dedication earn Weston election into National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Hall of Fame

Thomas Savage. Photograph by John E. Woodman Jr.

Alumni

The Power of Tom Savage

Favored at the Oscars, the movie The Power of the Dog is bringing overdue attention to the Colby author who wrote the original novel.

Natural Sciences

Elana Alevy ’24 Unravels Deep-Space Mysteries

A unique partnership with the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum provides the Colby student a rare opportunity to classify meteorites.

Announcements

Historian Sarah Duff Receives Mellon Foundation’s New Directions Fellowship

With the grant, she’ll pursue a master’s degree and launch a book project on the history of menopause

Announcements

Class of 2026 Admitted to Colby

From its largest pool of applicants, the College offers admission to a diverse, high-achieving range of students

Access and Opportunity

Jordan McClintock ’22 Wins Prestigious Watson Fellowship

Academically prepared, Colby’s 66th Watson Fellow to embark on ambitious journey to seven countries studying healthcare for child refugees