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Colby has received a $150-million lead commitment, the largest gift in Colby’s history, for a new science complex that will catalyze a half-billion dollars of investment in science and technology. https://t.co/MG3AXqnKqM

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Blue books went green on Mayflower Hill. To keep critical thinking front and center in the AI era, Colby faculty are returning to paper exam booklets. But physical booklets are just part of the story. Read more: https://t.co/2IOZ3XeYBX

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Colby students Anjumanara Chowdhury '30, Aaminah Ali '29, and Nur Anika '28 won one of the top awards at a recent hackathon for their kintsugi-inspired digital journal. Read the story on ColbyNews: https://t.co/sM9w3XFabb

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Colby will welcome retired New Hampshire Superior Court Chief Justice Tina Nadeau with the 2026 Morton A. Brody Distinguished Judicial Service Award for her leadership in criminal justice reform and alternative sentencing. https://t.co/aN4AUBk7MQ

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At a recent Davis AI talk, journalist and author Karen Hao made the case for community-driven, task-specific AI that prioritizes ethics and sustainability over tech expansion. https://t.co/4bYP97IUqp

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When brewery lines sat idle in winter, Jen Millard ’90 built a sustainable Maine brand that packages Sebago Lake water in 16-ounce cans, providing local brewers with a new revenue stream while reducing single-use plastic.

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Could RURAL VOTERS decide the midterms?

With Election Day fast approaching, we’re taking a closer look at the power of the rural vote — and why it could make all the difference in some of the country’s most competitive races.

Joining me on #NewsNationLive this weekend:

Dan Shea and Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College professors and co-authors of The Rural Voter, to break down what rural Americans are thinking, what matters most to them, and why both parties are fighting for their votes.

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Colby dedicated its new Mayflower Hill residential complex on Oct. 15, naming two houses for beloved professor Charlie Bassett and pioneering alumnus Peter Igarashi ’44.

Read the full story: https://t.co/9gPEuBhTRL

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Students, Art historians, curators, and museum directors recently gathered at Colby to examine the evolving state of American art. Learn how the Lunder Institute for American Art is leading global conversations in the field: https://t.co/Xh42eDF2gz

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What if words had tastes or colors had smells?

Sophia Hausladen ’27 is using grants from Colby’s Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship to build a multilingual app that standardizes synesthesia testing for memory researchers worldwide.

https://t.co/eesTkTlwer

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Some historical puzzles still require human intuition to solve. Colby professor Megan Cook received a $300,000 @NEHgov grant to transcribe and catalog 100,000+ lines of 15th-century poetry scattered across global archives. https://t.co/vScDM5aKvv

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September flew by 🍂

Catch the highlights in our first edition of Mayflower Moments:
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The Miller’s Table is coming to the ground floor of Colby’s new residential complex in early 2027. The locally sourced menu will feature pastries from freshly milled Maine-grown grains, sandwiches, soups, coffee, and more. https://t.co/qr2BLrizIp

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Matthew Herrick ’27, executive director of the Colby Community Health Program, has been named a Newman Civic Fellow from Campus Compact. The national honor recognizes student leaders committed to creating lasting, positive change in their communities. https://t.co/2k20GuStU9

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"The only way you really fail is if you don't start somewhere." Read how improv comedy and @TheMoth shape the way Assistant Professor Onnesha Roychoudhuri teaches creative writing. https://t.co/3BqkyM8QRo

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Can AI transform accessibility in the arts? Colby researchers are using computer vision and AI to create concise, accessible art descriptions for blind and low-vision museum visitors. Read more: https://t.co/WXxKAt6b2I

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Higher ed is facing an adjustment period as AI shakes up research, administration, and traditional majors.

President David A. Greene joined @ABCNews to share what colleges must do to adjust.

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Full interview: https://t.co/IafX4QeSIC

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Many parents and students worry that AI could upend college graduates’ entry into the job market.

Colby College President David Greene believes that “when the predominant model of intelligence is artificial,” human intelligence will be a "scarce resource that's going to be most valued."

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Many parents and students worry that AI could upend college graduates’ entry into the job market.

Colby College President David Greene believes that “when the predominant model of intelligence is artificial,” human intelligence will be a "scarce resource that's going to be most valued."

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Neil Gross, the Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology, is co-leading a new $1 million Harvard Radcliffe Institute research initiative on academic freedom and campus politics. https://t.co/wYh6s9UKgJ

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Eight new teacher-scholars have joined the Colby community this fall, bringing research and teaching expertise across the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. https://t.co/kVa86RfRNz