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Colby to Establish Public Policy Lab

An anonymous trustee gift will provide an opportunity for student research and engagement on pressing policy issues

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The State of Civic Health in Maine

Overall, we’re engaged and committed, but there are areas of concern, according to a landmark new report by the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs

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Toward a New Understanding of the Two World Wars

Raffael Scheck reframes the Spring 1940 Western Campaign using firsthand accounts from citizens and soldiers

Arnout van der Meer, an associate professor of history, smiles while helping students at Miller Library.

How Tourism and Colonialism Were Connected in Indonesia

Associate Professor Arnout van der Meer takes a closer look at the legacy of tourism in colonial Indonesia

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Looking Back at WWII’s Legacy in Germany, in Film

DavisConnects sent Colby students to Austria and Germany for a hands-on look at documentary film production

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Goldfarb Center Launches In the News Weekly Q&A Series

It features politicians, journalists, and policymakers

Male student walks toward stage to receive award.

Kevin Craig ’24 Wins Franko-Maisel Prize for Public Policy

The prize money will help jumpstart his next chapter working for the congressional press corps in Washington, D.C.

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Misinformation and AI in the Election Cycle

The Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence host a timely discussion to help navigate the chaos of the election season

Dan Shea and Nick Jacobs

Understanding the Rural Voter

Government professors Nick Jacobs and Dan Shea take a deep dive into a vital voting bloc that could determine the outcome of the 2024 presidential election

Scholarship Stories from 2023

Our faculty’s research had a broad impact across disciplines during the past year