News
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From senior project to published paper, with COA faculty as co-authors
In Marine Policy, Sophia Chivers ’24 and College of the Atlantic professors Ken Cline and Chris Petersen compare how Maine towns and the state share oversight of two fisheries, and find that strong local management isn’t always enough.
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This Old House star brings tree-to-table approach
Emmy-award winning TV host, renovator, and builder Steve Thomas joins forces with COA Provost and woodworker Ken Hill for an experiential deep dive into furniture making.
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Humpback whale becomes first new exhibit at Maine State Museum
News Center Maine reports on College of the Atlantic Allied Whale Research Associate Dan DenDanto ’91 leading the rearticulation of two whale skeletons that form the centerpiece exhibit.
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“Eccentric Films” celebrates Nancy Andrews’ imaginative, unconventional legacy
An extraordinary, four-night film series showcases the unique artistic vision and experimental storytelling techniques of retiring College of the Atlantic T.A. Cox Chair in Studio Arts Nancy Andrews.
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Andy Goldsworthy’s “Road Line”: An Interview
Renowned artist Andy Goldsworthy discusses his installation at College of the Atlantic and explores its connection to journeys and Maine’s granite industry.
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Human rights advocate is 52nd Commencement speaker
Syrian political prisoner Omar Alshogre champions truth, reconciliation, and a future built on justice and dignity.
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Research highlights whale movement
A major study of humpback whale movement patterns across the North Atlantic basin led by Lindsey Jones MPhil ’18 is illuminating the behavior of at least one endangered species of whale.
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The 5 most LGBT-friendly colleges in America—and the 5 least
College of the Atlantic ranks in as the #2 most LGBTQ+-friendly school in the country—an important consideration for many during a changing national landscape.
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Students join elite science conference
Poster and research presentations from a half-dozen College of the Atlantic students highlight the 2025 Waterbird Society and Pacific Seabird Group Joint Meeting.
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COA alumni up for prestigious James Beard Awards
Two College of the Atlantic alumni are among the 2025 semifinalists for one of the nation’s most coveted honors in food.
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Jeff Bezos fund ends support for climate group amid fears billionaires ‘bowing down’ to Trump
COA professor Doreen Stabinsky and others raise concerns to The Guardian as $10bn Bezos Earth Fund halts funding for Science Based Targets initiative, which monitors companies’ decarbonization.
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Do offshore wind farms harm whales? Experts weigh in as Trump labels them ‘dangerous’
COA Steven K. Katona Chair in Marine Sciences Sean Todd and others are countering claims that offshore wind turbines are harming whales.
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College of the Atlantic students get hands-on experience during lambing season
While the sounds of baby lambs are adorable, they also mark one of the busiest times of year for students who work at the College of the Atlantic Peggy Rockefeller Farm, according to News Center Maine.