True North Stories

Laura Maloney '12

True North: Laura Maloney ’12

At Colby, Laura Maloney ’12 learned that in order to create meaningful change, she had to get involved. Her time on Mayflower Hill gave her the tools and inspiration to make a difference and follow her true north. Now, as press secretary for U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, Maloney is acting on important national issues she […]
April 13, 2018

True North: Elijah Parish Lovejoy

He dared to speak his mind, and as a journalist, challenge the status quo. His murder changed America.
April 6, 2018
Edwin Torres '12

True North: Edwin Torres ’12

At Colby, Edwin Torres '12 found his true north and followed it ever since.
December 18, 2017

True North:
Kim Donaldson ’16

Daring comes naturally to Kim Donaldson ’16. Before becoming assistant director of admissions at Colby, the Colorado native enjoyed one of the most notable athletic careers at the College, both for excellence in her chosen sports, and in those she picked up—quite literally—along the way. The shot put, for example. In the span of a […]
November 27, 2017
A trumpeter and saxophone player, Boucher leads the junior high musicians.

True North:
Michelle Boucher ’17

By daring to demand solutions, the 2017 Condon Medal winner inspired a groundbreaking program at Colby.
October 19, 2017
Theaster Gates challenging students

True North: The vision of the Lunder Institute

An inspiring artist dares students to consider what's possible.
October 19, 2017
Microscope photo by Brian Kim ’18 at top shows a Temora copepod with plastic beads it ingested.

True North:
Brian Kim ’18

A discovery during Jan Plan at Bigelow dares to change our understanding of the oceans.
October 8, 2017

True North:
Mark Kelley ’80

A journey that ended with raising the Stanley Cup northward started with a dare at Colby.
October 6, 2017
Still from The Maribor Uprisings documentary film

True North:
Maple Razsa and Milton Guillén ’15

A daring effort—and unique partnership—creates a global phenomenon.
October 6, 2017
Emily-Post

True North:
Emily Post ’15

A high-flying career path emerges from a daring study of the technical and the artistic.
October 6, 2017
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