News

Book Honors for Birgit Tautz

The George Taylor Files Professor of Modern Languages wins an academic award for her 2017 book, Translating the World, which “invites a reconsideration German literary history.”

Bowdoin’s Laird on NPR

Black America: A Democratic Stronghold?

Assistant Professor of Government Chryl Laird discusses research from her forthcoming book Steadfast Democrats: How Social Forces Shape Black Political Behavior, which she coauthored with Duke University’s Ismail White.
The Food Behind the Studies

Between the Bells: SuperSnack!

SuperSnack is a highly popular way to fuel late-night studies or merriment. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Bowdoin Dining lays out its offerings—jello, jalapeno poppers, grilled cheese, nachos, etc.
A Public Service Profile

Fred Hill ’62 Talks Journalism and War Games

Not many people can claim to have had an illustrious twenty-year career promoting the common good on a global scale. Even fewer can say they’ve had two. But, Fred Hill ’62 can say he’s done that and then some.
Hitting the High Notes

Revitalized Pep Band Brings Sharp Majors and Minors to Boost Game Spirit

Last fall, Kathryn McGinnis ’21 and Coleman Brockmeier ’21 revitalized the Bowdoin Pep Band, which hadn't been active since 2007. Today, the band has more than thirty student musicians on its roster.
Combining Two Art Forms

The Drama of Dance: Gwyneth Jones Lends Expertise to New York Play

The senior dance performance lecturer is hired by renowned playwright Richard Nelson to act as a consultant on his latest work—a play about a retired choreographer—which enjoys its world premiere this month.
Breakfast to Books

A Day in the Life of a Bowdoin Student

Samara Nassor ’22 shot footage over the course of a typical week day to capture a bit of her life at Bowdoin.
How to Make Yourself an Asset

A Curious Path to the NHL

Ahron Cohen '06 recently described himself as “the one guy [from] Minnesota that didn’t skate, didn’t play hockey.” It is perhaps ironic then that he is now the CEO and president of the Arizona Coyotes hockey team.
The Politics of Carbon Pricing

From Medical Doctor to Climate Lobbyist

Washington DC-based climate lobbyist Danny Richter—who trained as a doctor—discusses the changing political landscape and explains why a carbon tax makes economic sense.
Meet Some New Faces

College Welcomes Five New Tenure-Track Faculty

This fall, Bowdoin welcomes five new tenure-track faculty members in a variety of fields, from Africana studies to neuroscience, by way of music, chemistry, and religion.
Success that Strengthens

Endowment Return of 10.9 Percent Provides Crucial Support for Student Financial Aid at Bowdoin

The Bowdoin College endowment, of which nearly half is permanently restricted by donors to the support of student financial aid, generated an investment return of 10.9 percent for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2019.
The People Behind the Politics

No Option but North: Kelsey Freeman ’16 Discusses Her Book About Migration

Kelsey Freeman ’16, author of a forthcoming book about Central American migrants traveling through Mexico to the US, visited campus Thursday to talk about her book, her career, and how her experiences at Bowdoin influenced her path.
Pay Attention!

Cognitive Psychology Professor Makes Curious Find About How We Pay Attention

In a new article, Louisa Slowiaczek argues that we need to expand our understanding of how people focus their attention, bringing a third dimension—time—to this critical cognitive function.
“Know Your Neighbors”

Bowdoin Professor Secures Federal Funding to Study Gene Behavior

Natural scientist Jack Bateman wants to understand how genes are turned off and on when they’re crowded together in a tight space. To learn more about this type of genetic behavior, he plans to study the common fruit fly.
Back in Brunswick

Fall Alumni Council Conference

Thirty-two Polar Bears returned to campus for the Alumni Council Fall Volunteer Conference. The Alumni Council represents more than 20,000 Bowdoin alumni.