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A Colby student poses for a portrait.

Helping Nepal’s Humans and Wildlife Peacefully Coexist 

Ryan Moore ’27 received a Davis Projects for Peace grant to build predator-proof corrals in the Himalayas, easing the conflict between snow leopards and people

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Class of 2030 Admitted to Colby

New programs and opportunities expand Colby’s reputation and reach

Colby Hires Inaugural Director of Center for Resilience and Economic Impact

Marine ecologist Nichole Price will lead the center dedicated to helping communities become resilient to a range of catastrophic events

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Colby Announces Commencement 2026 Speakers and Honorands

A quartet of inspiring individuals representing the arts, academics, technology, and the judiciary will join graduates in celebration

Meet Colby’s New Dean of Faculty

Proactive and solutions-oriented, historian John Turner supports the faculty as teachers, scholars, and community-builders

College library in the winter

Tenure Granted to Seven Faculty Members

These new associate professors are innovative, inclusive, and inspiring teacher-scholars

cross country skiers

Colby Athletes Earn Olympic Berths

Cross-country skiers Jack Young ’25 and Maddie Hooker ’27 will compete in the Olympic Winter Games in Italy

Rabbi leading Shabbat blessing before a dinner

More Than Colby’s Hidden Gem

The Center for Small Town Jewish Life receives $1M in grants, acknowledging its rising stature and impact

Media Stories From 2025

Colby’s excellence attracted the attention of major media

Library tower with "Dare Northward" label

Dare Northward Surpasses $1B Milestone with Two Years Remaining in Campaign

The historic campaign transforming Colby will continue through 2027