Alumni Events | College of the Atlantic

Part of This, Always

A reason to gather, a place to return

From coast-to-coast meetups to Alumni Weekend on Mount Desert Island, COA alumni events bring together stories, connections, and community. Whether you’re attending a lecture, hosting a gathering, or joining a celebration, you’re part of something lasting. It’s always a celebration when COA alums come together.

Alumni Weekend: August 13–16, 2026

Mark your calendars for this year’s signature gathering in Bar Harbor. Alumni Weekend brings you back to the rhythms of campus life—connection, conversation, coastal beauty, and celebration. Reconnect with friends. Meet current students. Join faculty for talks, performances, outdoor activities, and shared meals.

More information & schedule of events

Come back to campus

You’re always welcome. Alumni are invited to attend major COA events throughout the year, including:

Check the campus calendar for upcoming opportunities to visit or participate.

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Alumni Profiles

Allison Fundis ’03

President & Chief Operating Officer
Ocean Exploration Trust

Aneesa Khan ’17

Senior Communications Officer
Oil Change International

Chellie Pingree ’79

Chair of the House Appropriations Committee
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee

Christie Anastasia ’92

Chief of Partnerships and Tourism for the Northeast Region
National Park Service

Elsie Flemings ’07

Executive Director
Healthy Acadia

Helena Shilomboleni ’09

Assistant Professor in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability and the Department of Geography and Environmental Management
University of Waterloo

Mihnea Tănăsescu ’06

Research Professor of the Belgian Fund for Scientific Research
Associate Professor | Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Mons, Belgium.