Major College Initiatives in 2025
Looking to the future, Colby created new opportunities for students, faculty, and the community
In 2025, the College expanded opportunities for students, faculty, and the community through a range of new initiatives involving community partners. Colby also issued a major economic impact report measuring the impact of its investments.
Colby Receives the Largest Gift in Its History
Funding will create a solutions-oriented science and technology model in the liberal arts while enhancing the science ecosystem across the state of Maine
Levine’s Discovery Headquarters Will Foster Enterprise and Creativity
Named in honor of the Levine family of Waterville, the community hub will be housed in a renovated Runnals Building
Colby Launches New Center for Resilience and Economic Impact
Situated on the Maine coast, the initiative will help communities find innovative ways to adapt in the face of catastrophic events
Dare Northward Surpasses $1B Milestone with Two Years Remaining in Campaign
The historical campaign transforming Colby will continue through 2027
A New Report Measures Colby’s Economic Impact
With its investments and initiatives on campus and downtown Waterville, the College has supported more than $2.5B in economic activity in Maine since 2019
