Announcements Archives - Page 23 of 28

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.

Davis Project for Peace Winners to Initiate Menstrual Help for Refugees in Uganda

With the $10,000 award, Bahudodda and Qazi will spend the summer at the Nakivale Refugee Settlement in western Uganda to implement their three-fold project.

Colby Receives $16-Million Gift to Advance Major Initiatives

Colby College today announced that it has received a $16-million gift from Trustee Marieke Rothschild P’16 and her husband, Jeff Rothschild P’16, in support of three of the College’s highest priorities: financial aid, the arts, and health and wellness.

Alan Hume, Founder of Colby-Hume Center, Dies at 93

Dr. Hume’s generosity led to the Colby-Hume Center on Messalonskee Lake, a beautiful setting that holds a special meaning for the Colby community.