Announcements Archives - Page 22 of 27

NESCAC Conference Competition for Fall Sports Canceled

Following the recent announcement from the NESCAC Conference that there will be no conference play or championships this fall, Vice President and Harold Alfond Director of Athletics Mike Wisecup sent this letter to Colby's student athletes.

Colby Starts Construction for New Arts Collaborative in Downtown Waterville

Colby College today announced that renovations and construction for the new arts collaborative at 14-20 Main Street will begin this week.

Associate Professor of Biology Bruce Fowles, circa 1996

Colby Remembers Professor and Botanist Bruce Fowles

Colby is remembering the life of Bruce E. Fowles, associate professor of biology, emeritus, who passed away June 23, 2020, in Washington, Maine.

Colby Receives $1-Million Gift To Support Humanistic Inquiry and Research

To further advance its leadership in the humanities, Colby College announced today that it has established the Margaret T. McFadden Fund for Humanistic Inquiry through a $1-million gift from Trustee Anne Clarke Wolff ’87 and Benjamin “Ted” E. Wolff III ’86.

Clyburn Joins Colby as Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Tayo Clyburn, presently vice president of inclusive diversity and equity and chief diversity officer at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, has been named dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion for Colby. He comes to Mayflower Hill with extensive experience in diversity and inclusion in higher education. At…

Migrants’ Rights Activist to be 2020 Oak Human Rights Fellow

The Oak Institute for Human Rights is proud to announce the 2020 Oak Human Rights Fellow: Nasim Lomani, a human rights defender and migrants’ rights activist, who has been working in Greece and across the EU for over a decade, will join the Colby community this fall.

Colby’s Class of 2024 Breaks Records

Receiving nearly 14,000 applications for the Class of 2024, Colby had the largest applicant pool in the College's history, showing yet again the continuously growing demand and enthusiasm for a Colby education.

Colby Launches Campaign To Find Jobs For Every Graduating Senior

To counter the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the current job market, Colby College today announced the launch of Pay It Northward, a daring and strategic campaign focused on securing postgraduate opportunities for every member in its current senior class.

Colby Names Eric Harlow Head Coach of Alpine Skiing

In his more than 20 years of coaching elite athletes, he has developed and led teams and individuals who have consistently excelled at junior levels, top-ranked NCAA teams, the U.S. Ski Team, and international teams.

Class of 2024 Admitted to Colby

"We're thrilled to welcome this remarkable group of students to Colby's Class of 2024. Their talents, intellect, perspectives, and interests will enrich our community and classrooms in countless ways," said Randi Arsenault ’09, assistant vice president of admissions and financial aid.