News

Sophomore Bootcamp 2023: Basic Training for Getting That First Great Job

Finding a job—especially that first one—is a job in itself, one that requires specific skills. This is what Sophomore Bootcamp is all about.

The Honorands

Bowdoin Announces 2023 Honorary Degree Recipients

Bowdoin will bestow five honorary degrees at its 218th Commencement exercises, to be held Saturday, May 27, 2023, on the Quad in front of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art.
Bowdoin in the News

Piece of Mind: There’s No Escaping Psychologist Barbara Held’s Opinions

Clinical and philosophical psychologist Barbara Held has opinions, and thanks to op-ed pages near and far, readers across the country are privy to her professional insights—no couch or copay required.
Stories and Lives of Women

Bowdoin's Herstory Month Illuminates Women in the World Today

Women's Herstory Month, which takes place in March, is Bowdoin's unique take on Women's History Month. It emphasizes the many incredible lives, stories, and contributions of women today, as well as throughout history.
Here's to the Class of 2027!

Bowdoin Welcomes the Class of 2027 from Record-breaking Applicant Pool

The Office of Admissions has announced the students admitted to the Class of 2027.
Full Circle

A Story of Bowdoin, Latin America, and Friendship

Faculty member Barbara Sawhill ’81 recalls how her Bowdoin education sparked a love of Latin America and led her onto the path of rekindling a decades-old friendship.
Practicing Wellness to Help Others

New Spring Break Trip Focuses on the Importance of Self-Care and the Common Good

The McKeen Center partnered with three other student life offices this March to offer a new Alternative Break trip that explored how self-awareness and self-care are integrally related to community engagement.
Ramadan Mubarak!

After Months of Preparation, Bowdoin is Ready for Ramadan

Ramadan begins the night of March 22, when the thin crescent of the new moon appears above the horizon.
When Heroes Become Villains

El Salvador’s Uncomfortable Truths: Challenging Latin American Patriarchy

Research project explores how Salvadorean women were raped by rebel fighters as well as government security forces during the 1980s civil war—a fact not recognized by the Central American country’s official history.
The Fourth Dimension

Bowdoin’s Naculich Discusses the Nature of Time on Maine Public Radio

How do you explain the concept of time? Is it constant? How do you measure it? Physics scholar Stephen Naculich is invited to share his thoughts on air as Maine Public Radio’s call-in show, Maine Calling, tackles this big subject.
Bowdoin on the News

Bowdoin’s Heurlin on Worsening US-China Relations

As China’s foreign minister issues a severe diplomatic warning to Washington, Bowdoin government scholar and China expert Christopher Heurlin is interviewed on Fox’s LiveNOW streaming channel.
Appeal to Maine Lawmakers

Bowdoin Philosophy Scholar Argues the Case for Digital Privacy

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Aliosha Barranco Lopez urges state legislators to support privacy laws protecting personal information.
"From Outlaw to Rebel"

Bowdoin’s Belkaid Explores Politics of Filmmakers in Contemporary Algeria

In her latest book, scholar of North African culture Meryem Belkaid looks at the role documentary filmmakers have played in the political landscape of Algeria over the last several decades.
Declaration Day

From Declaration to Celebration: Sophomores Choose Their Academic Homes

Each year, Student Activities throws an afternoon party in Morrell Lounge for sophomores on the day they must officially choose a major. It's a joyful occasion.
The Business of Journalism

Alumni Offer Advice, Share Stories on Careers in Journalism

Three Bowdoin graduates, all distinguished journalists, spoke to students recently, discussing their varied career paths and offering professional advice to anyone thinking of going in that direction.