Alumni News
News from campus and about COA alumni, faculty, and current students
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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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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.
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Philosophy professor Heather Lakey explores regret, reproductive ethics, and existentialism in new article
The publication situates COA scholarship in global conversations on feminist philosophy and moral decision‑making.
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COA faculty and alumni contribute to new volume on innovative P–12 learning environments
Their chapter highlights how College of the Atlantic’s teacher certification program prepares educators for culturally responsive, trust‑centered learning.
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COA alum and former faculty member receives prestigious national teaching award
Dr. Nishanta “Nishi” Rajakaruna ’94 has been honored with the Botanical Society of America’s Charles Edwin Bessey Teaching Award, recognizing his innovative, student‑centered contributions to botanical education.
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Mary Harney ’96 earns PhD at 77 after a lifetime of advocacy and resilience
Born in an Irish Mother and Baby Home, Harney’s journey to a doctoral degree spans decades of learning, activism, and community leadership.
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COA collaborators help launch podcast series on women adapting to change along Maine’s working waterfront
The latest season of the Island Institute’s From the Sea Up features research and storytelling by COA students and faculty.
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A road trip through Maine in search of America’s rarest apples
The Wall Street Journal writes about College of the Atlantic history professor Todd Little-Siebold and fourth-generation orchardist Polly McAdam ’14 and their search for coveted, historic specimens along Maine’s 3,500-mile coastline.
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A whale of a legacy: Maine Beer Company and COA Allied Whale
From a modest gift to a soaring skeleton, decades of partnership continue to protect Maine’s majestic marine creatures.
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Habitat for Aviation: Learning by doing
General Aviation News details Beth White ’00’s Women Build Planes program in her organization, Habitat for Aviation.