Announcements

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Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs at Colby

Climate Visas Could Be Part of Immigration Process, Students Say

Two first-year students, Andrew Ordentlich ’22 and Alex Ozols ’22, were awarded first place for their proposal to introduce climate visas to the United States at the inaugural Goldfarb Center Freedom of Expression Symposium.
Mike Wisecup

Former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander Mike Wisecup Named Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Colby

Michael Wisecup, a retired commander, 20-year U.S. Navy SEAL veteran and former assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General (retired) Martin Dempsey, has been named vice president for strategic initiatives at Colby College.
The Lockwood Hotel as seen from Main Street.

Colby College Prepares to Build Downtown Hotel: The Lockwood Hotel

Colby College is preparing to begin construction of a hotel on Main Street, to be called The Lockwood Hotel, drawing on Waterville’s rich history of industry and innovation and signaling the strength of the city’s future.
Jocelyn Thomas '16

$18-Million Grant Sustains Biomedical Research in Maine

Colby among institutions to continue to receive funds for faculty and student research experiences
Pugh Center

Colby Honored for Commitment to First-Generation Students

First Forward Designation Puts Colby Among National Leaders in First-Generation Efforts

miller library

Class of 2023 Sets New Records

Colby received 13,584 applications from all around the country and the globe, a 10-percent increase from last year, reflecting the continuously growing demand for a Colby education.
2019 commencement honorands

Colby to Honor Five Distinguished Individuals at Commencement 2019

Television writer David E. Kelley and civil rights attorney Mary L. Bonauto to speak; education philanthropists Joan and Bill Alfond ’72, and groundbreaking business leader John W. Rogers Jr. will be honored.
Elizabeth Paulino '18

Schmaltz Family Commits $1.25 Million to Colby for Oral Communication Initiative

Through a commitment of $1.25 million from Trustee Emeritus Richard Schmaltz ’62, his wife, Joan Dignam Schmaltz ’63, and their family, Colby College is launching the Schmaltz Family Effective Communication Initiative to give faculty and students a systematic curriculum designed to enhance verbal communications skills.
Paul J. Schupf Art Center

Paul J. Schupf Commits Leadership Gift to Downtown Arts Center

Colby College Trustee Emeritus Paul J. Schupf, LL.D. ’06 has made another remarkable gift to the College, this time to support the construction of downtown Waterville’s arts center, which will bring vibrancy to the core of Main Street and be a major contributor toward establishing the city as a destination for the arts.
data visualization wall, inside the Paul J. Schupf Scientific Computing Center

Colby College to Receive $2-Million Gift from Colby Parent, Trustee

The commitment, from Rick McVey, will support the creation of a multidisciplinary data science initiative and the College’s championship women’s lacrosse team