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Helping Nepal’s Humans and Wildlife Peacefully Coexist 

Ryan Moore ’27 received a Davis Projects for Peace grant to build predator-proof corrals in the Himalayas, easing the conflict between snow leopards and people

Colby Hires Inaugural Director of Center for Resilience and Economic Impact

Marine ecologist Nichole Price will lead the center dedicated to helping communities become resilient to a range of catastrophic events

Following in Thoreau’s Footsteps 

Colby students are learning about phenology by observing the world around them

A man on a research boat

Marine Science Minor Provides Opportunities in Ocean Science

Developed in partnership with Bigelow Laboratory, Colby’s new marine science minor offers foundational knowledge and hands-on learning

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Tenure Granted to Seven Faculty Members

These new associate professors are innovative, inclusive, and inspiring teacher-scholars

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More Than Colby’s Hidden Gem

The Center for Small Town Jewish Life receives $1M in grants, acknowledging its rising stature and impact

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Technical Thinking and Creativity Meld in Architecture Course

In Architectural Imaging, students utilize computer-aided design to create virtual models of an imagined campus building

Scholarship Stories from 2025

Part 1: Natural Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies

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The Human Element

The Department of Science, Technology, and Society is poised to play a key role in the College’s new science initiative

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Advancing Maine’s Forest Economy

Using its expertise in environmental studies and AI capabilities, Colby will help create an online map so landowners can better understand their forest resources