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Professor of Psychology, Emeritus, Nicholas Rohrman Dies at 83

Nicholas Rohrman, an experimental psychologist who reimagined and strengthened Colby’s Psychology Department, passed away Dec. 26, 2020.

Visionary Professor and Leader of Education Program Marilyn Mavrinac Dies at 93

Marilyn Mavrinac broadened Colby’s Education Program into its current liberal arts-based exploration of education and its role in society.

The unprecedented number of students applying to Colby is a testament to the interest in the distinctive elements of a Colby education.

More Than 15,700 Students Apply to Colby Amidst the Global Pandemic

Amidst the pandemic, Colby received the largest and most competitive applicant pool in its history, reflecting a significant demand for a Colby education.

Nicholson Baker to Kick Off Jennifer Jahrling Forese Writer-in-Residence Program in Creative Writing

Novelist Nicholson Baker is first Jennifer Jahrling Forese Writer-in-Residence in Creative Writing Fellow, allowing students close and extended interactions.

Colby College Museum of Art Receives Collection of More Than 500 Photographs

Colby College Museum of Art receives collection of more than 500 photographs, including works by Ansel Adams, James Van Der Zee, Dorothea Lange, Edward Steichen, and Lissette Solórzano

Colby College’s Campaign Surpasses $563 Million from 22,500 Donors

The Dare Northward campaign surpassed $563 million, positioning Colby within reach of its $750-million goal, the largest in liberal arts college history.

Multimillion-Dollar Gifts to Name New Home of Colby Ice Hockey the O’Neil | O’Donnell Forum

Trustees Jack O’Neil ’77 and Tim O’Donnell ’87 made multimillion-dollar gifts for the ice arena in the new Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center.

Professor Douglas Archibald, English, talking to student

Gifted Scholar, Teacher, and Administrator Douglas Archibald Dies at 87

Roberts Professor of English, Emeritus, and Vice President and Dean for Faculty from 1982 to 1988 Douglas N. Archibald passed away at 87.

$1 Million Raised to Name Colby Soccer Field for Beloved Mentor and Coach Mark Serdjenian ’73

Colby has raised $1 million to name the Mark R. Serdjenian 1973 Field in recognition of a coach who had an exceptional impact over a 40-year career.

Colby College Museum of Art Acquires Jacob Lawrence’s The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture Print Series

Rare print series gifted by philanthropists Peter and Paula Lunder manifests the artistic and narrative power of one of the most important American artists of the 20th century