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Bowdoin Alum Zohran Mamdani ’14 Is the Next Mayor of New York City Following Historic Election

Zohran Mamdani, Bowdoin class of 2014, has been elected the 111th mayor of New York City, the largest city in the United States.

NobleReach Scholars

Micaela Simeone ’22 and Kelsey Freeman ’16 Harness Tech for the Common Good

The Bowdoin alumnae have earned a scholarship to apply their technology and policy skills to the public sector.
Halloween Literary Nosh

Professor Chakkalakal and Lily Echeverria ’26 Spin an Evening of Spooky Legends and Fine Dining

On a chilly October night, with Halloween quickly approaching, Lily Echeverria ’26 and Bowdoin professor Tess Chakkalakal offered a trifecta of good food, scary tales, and a discussion about Washington Irving, author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Sense of Place

Turning a Love of History into the Job of Preserving Maine's Heritage

A career in historic preservation lets history majors channel their passion for the past into the work of safeguarding the buildings and neighborhoods that help tell the stories of a community.
Living and Leading Together

A Season of Dialogue and Community

This year, Bowdoin is turning its core values into practice by creating spaces where disagreement is civil, curiosity is expected, and community is the common ground.
“Building Social Mobility”

World Bank Analyst Tanu Kumar ’12 on Benefits of Subsidized Homeownership

The government major discusses her governance work at the World Bank and talks to students about her research in India, where subsidized home ownership programs are trying to lift families out of poverty.
A “Most Elegant” Solution

Could a Nearly Fifty-Year-Old Math Problem—Solved by a Bowdoin Professor—Have Protected the Louvre’s Jewels?

In the aftermath of the astonishing jewel heist at the Louvre, a question has emerged: Could a decades-old geometry problem solved by mathematics professor Steve Fisk have kept the museum safe from such a breach?
At the Dawn of AI

What Matters: Human Creativity in the Age of AI

Students recently gathered for a facilitated discussion in Baxter House to explore AI’s impact on creativity, expressing both open-mindedness and apprehension about the technology's role in the future of art.
Beyond the Headlines

Viewpoint Exchange: Marla Brettschneider on the Complexity of Jewish Identity

For the third talk in this semester’s Viewpoint Exchange series, political and feminist theorist Marla Brettschneider explored how political processes in modern Europe shaped Jewish “co-constructions” that placed Jews outside what was considered normal.
Confronting Prejudice

Viewpoint Exchange: Yair Rosenberg on Unpacking Antisemitism

Author and commentator Yair Rosenberg—a staff writer for The Atlantic—visits campus to discuss the rise in antisemitism in recent years. His talk is part of an ongoing series of events at the College designed to tackle challenging contemporary topics.
Scholarship on Display

Students Share Summer Research Projects at Symposium

Students representing a variety of disciplines gathered on the Quad last Friday to showcase a range of information-packed posters highlighting their summer research projects.
Right On Course

A Family’s Guide to Career Exploration

The job and internship search can be a daunting undertaking for students—and, by extension, for their families. Bowdoin’s Office of Career Exploration and Development (CXD) supports students in myriad ways during their journey to that first work experience—and families are an important part of the support system too.
Movie Maker

New Film by Producer Steve Schwartz ’70 a Family Drama, Political Thriller

The film, Anniversary, starring Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler, opens in theaters October 29.
Doing Something that Matters

Climate Litigator Philip Gregory ’76 on Young People’s Rights to a Healthy Climate

One of the nation’s leading environmental and constitutional attorneys, Phil Gregory recently spent two days at Bowdoin to discuss his work representing young people who are pushing governments to address their contributions to climate change.
Keep Your Options Open

Students Urged to Maintain an Open Mind on Sarah and James Bowdoin Day

Professor Danielle Dube urges students to follow their interests and see where that takes them, rather than decide too early on an academic path. The chemical biologist was delivering the keynote lecture at the annual Sarah and James Bowdoin Day ceremony, which honors the College’s highest performing students.