News
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From Control to Collaboration: A New Vision for AI
In a paper published in AI Magazine, College of the Atlantic Professor Gray Cox proposes a peace studies approach to AI alignment that emphasizes relationship-building over control, a framework he calls the Viral Collaborative Wisdom hypothesis.
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Princeton Review places COA among nation’s best for student experience
The Review’s 2027 Best 392 Colleges ranks College of the Atlantic near the top for sustainability, LGBTQ+ friendliness, outdoor engagement, campus food, and quality of life.
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Board of Trustees welcomes two new members
Art historian and gallery owner Jill Lord, PhD and senior defense and technology executive Richard Ross join the College of the Atlantic Board of Trustees.
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The Heirloom Apple Hunters
New England once grew thousands of apple varieties. Yankee Magazine followed a band of devoted detectives, including College of the Atlantic Professor Todd Little-Siebold, who are racing against time to find the survivors.
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“Follow it, relentlessly”: COA opens 55th academic year
Drawing on a career that has spanned science, cooking, and drug discovery, keynote speaker Seth Carbonneau ’05 urges students to follow their curiosity, embrace experiential learning, and value uncertainty.
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Research offers new insights into Atlantic sea scallop reproduction
Research led by Kaitlyn Kowaleski ’19 found that Atlantic sea scallops produce fewer viable eggs than previously estimated, offering new insights for fisheries management and marine conservation.
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Leading one of Maine’s most beloved events
April Boucher ’06 has spent more than a decade leading the Common Ground Country Fair while building a career rooted in her values.
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From a pipette in Bar Harbor to the frontiers of kidney research
The Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, a College of the Atlantic partner program, has helped launch thousands of scientific careers, including that of Dr. Nishad Jayasundara ’05.
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COA and Maine Law launch 3+3 pathway to legal careers
The partnership allows qualified students to earn a bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor in six years, reducing the time and cost of legal education.
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Statewide gathering advances new approaches to invasive green crabs
College of the Atlantic students, alumni, and faculty take on key roles in the 2026 Green Crab Working Summit.
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Amid surge, boaters encouraged to share whale sightings, safely
As humpbacks move into coastal waters, College of the Atlantic Allied Whale researchers urge boaters to prioritize safety.
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COA students and faculty lead long‑term study of local black bears
The human‑ecological project connects people, wildlife, and place.
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Khristián Méndez Aguirre ’15 honored by Lincoln Center Theater for Immigrant Heritage Month
The director, researcher, and playwright was among a select cohort of 29 visionary leaders officially recognized in celebration of National Immigrant Heritage Month 2026.