Announcements

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Faculty Retire with Combined 390 Years of Service to Colby

Twelve influential scholars and transformational teachers leave the College having gained as much as they’ve given

Julie K. Wood Named Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Colby College

With 35 years of experience in human resources, she will redefine Colby’s workplace culture and champion its diverse workforce

At Colby’s 201st Commencement, Students are Empowered to Make Positive Change

Members of the Class of 2022 face a vastly different world today than when they arrived on Mayflower Hill four years ago

Class of 2022 Urged to Create Community at Baccalaureate

Featured speaker Ana Rowena Mallari tells students “a sense of belonging” is key to happiness
Class Marshal Cindy Zhang wakes up each morning thinking about math. She will continue her studies at the University of California, Davis.

Suixin “Cindy” Zhang ’22 Named Class Marshal

She will pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of California, Davis
Nicole Trufant

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…
Harold Alfond Athletic and Recreation Center

Colby’s Commitment to Green Brings Home the Platinum—and Gold

The Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center earns high marks from the U.S. Green Building Council for its energy-efficient design and natural landscape
Photo of Erica Lee ’24 and Linh Dinh ’25

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

Commencement 2022 speakers

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

Tim Weston Receives Athletic Trainers’ Highest Honor

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