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Bayo Akomolafe to deliver keynote address at COA’s 53rd Commencement
Posthumanist philosopher and poetic cultural theorist Dr. Bayo Akomolafe will present the keynote address at College of the Atlantic’s 53rd Commencement on Saturday, June 6, at 2 p.m. The event
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COA academic hub wins national award for green design
The College of the Atlantic Davis Center for Human Ecology is recognized as one of the most sustainable and forward-thinking buildings in the country by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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COA pair selected for statewide environmental justice program
College of the Atlantic student Tyler Hebert ’27 and Energy Director David Gibson have been chosen to represent COA at EcologyShifts, an 18-month learning cohort focused on creating more environmentally just and progressive communities in Maine.
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A life of meaning: COA grads encouraged to serve something greater
A call to embrace a life of purpose and contribute to something greater than oneself was at the heart of former Syrian political prisoner Omar Alshogre’s keynote address at College of the Atlantic’s 52nd commencement.
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Summer Institute celebrates visionaries who redefine possibility
The 2025 College of the Atlantic Summer Institute: Path Breaking celebrates exceptional individuals whose work and beliefs have changed how we see the world.
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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]
College of the Atlantic Allied Whale Research Associate Dan DenDanto ’91 leads 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 [Art New England]
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 [Quartz]
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.