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celebration of first generation college students

First Generation to College? That’s Reason to Celebrate

To celebrate its own first-generation to college students, the Colby community came together at the Pugh Center for a day of festivities, including games, food, and a rap performance.
Miller lawn

Maine Days Initiative Reached over 130 High Schools in Maine

From Robert W. Traip Academy in southern Maine to Madawaska High School up north, and from Fryeburg Academy in the west to Calais High School in the east—all within 48 hours.
From colors to martial arts to music, children from Waterville and surrounding cities had their initial exposure to Chinese language and culture at Colby.

For Kids’ Sake

On Mayflower Hill, summer is a season for learning—and fun
Gifford's Ice Cream

The Scoop on Marketing

Maine ice-cream maker turns to Colby team to help strengthen its brand in New England
Regina Martinez ’20

Moving North and Finding Answers

QuestBridge student Regina Martinez considers her identity on Mayflower Hill
Claire Mepyans '19

The Path to the Front Lines

Hard work, new internship put Claire Mepyans at the vanguard of cancer research

Alumni Attorneys Provide a Different Sort of Law Schooling

As young alums, Tom Nale ’05 and Tracy Nale ’07 are passionate about law and giving back to Colby. This Jan Plan, the siblings placed seven students in legal internships in Maine. While both Nales work with a Colby student, they also matched three interns with the District Attorney’s Office…
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Colby Announces New Financial Aid Fund for Middle-Income Families

Through one of the largest gifts toward financial aid in its history, Colby College has created a new fund aimed at making it more affordable to middle-income families. The Fair Shot Fund will ensure that talented students from families in the middle-income brackets will have access to Colby’s extraordinary educational…