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With investments in “green” operations, College of the Atlantic tops a national list
Mainebiz details how College of the Atlantic has been the #1 green college in the United States for nine years in a row.
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Building a community seed bank in Kenya
Utilizing a $10,000 Projects for Peace award, Valentina Dereani ’27 is advancing the preservation of biodiversity while empowering small-scale farmers.
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Alum creates open-access map of toxic chemical supply chain
Three million people are at risk of exposure to vinyl chloride on a daily basis as it is transported by rail from Texas to New Jersey, according to the work of Selena Sillari ’23, which has been cited in The Washington Post and NBC News.
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College of the Atlantic opens 53rd academic year
Be curious, cultivate humility, and engage in community were just some of the pieces of advice shared with the College of the Atlantic Class of 2028 and other students, staff, faculty, and trustees at the official opening of the school year.
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COA ranks high for financial aid, studiousness, inclusive environment
College of the Atlantic is among the nation’s top 10 colleges and universities for strong financial aid, students who study the most, LGBTQ+ friendliness, and, at #1, schools where “everyone cares about conservation,” according to the Princeton Review’s 390 Best Colleges guide.
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Heirloom fruit varieties could help in protecting against climate change
College of the Atlantic professor Todd Little-Siebold and other experts speak to NPR, saying that preservation can make our food system less vulnerable to weather extremes.
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A different way to tackle Scope 3 emissions
College of the Atlantic’s Doreen Stabinsky and other experts speak to Bloomberg about the realities of setting net-zero goals for Scope 3 emissions.
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Summer symposium engages and inspires
College of the Atlantic campus comes abuzz with thought leaders and ample food for thought during the annual COA Summer Institute, focused this year on Questions of Democracy.
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COA Davis Center wins architectural award
The College of the Atlantic Davis Center for Human Ecology is the recipient of a Maine Honor Award for excellence in architecture from The American Institute of Architects.
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Maine brewer celebrates COA Allied Whale
Maine Beer Company is celebrating a 15-year partnership with College of the Atlantic Allied Whale with a $20,000 challenge grant in support of eastern Maine marine mammal rescue operations.
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What are fractals and how can they help us understand the world?
Fractals help us make sense of complexity and chaos—and maybe even quantum weirdness, says COA professor of physics and mathematics David Feldman to New Scientist.
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COA celebrates 51st Commencement
The College of the Atlantic Class of 2024 are supported by approximately 700 friends and family from near and far, alumni, trustees, faculty, staff, and students.