College of the Atlantic

🔒College of the Atlantic president to step down after two years in the role

After two years at the helm, the president of College of the Atlantic said she’s been offered the opportunity to lead a small, liberal arts–based university in Salt Lake City.

College of the Atlantic to fund six scholarships for Maine residents

Six Maine students will be selected to receive full scholarships to the Bar Harbor-based liberal arts college through the school's new Pine Tree Scholars program.

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for Nov. 17, 2025

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care operations and professional services firms in Maine.

Bar Harbor college supports nearly $17M in economic impact on MDI region

Over the past four years, capital projects added $29.2 million in cumulative value to the regional economy and supported more than 300 construction-related jobs.
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Three Maine schools in top 50 of Princeton Review’s ‘green colleges’ list

Highlights include 100% of the campus energy coming from Maine renewables and 99% of food waste diverted from the landfill.

A Maine scholarship foundation adds 4 colleges for tuition support

The Worthington Scholarship Foundation, based in Rockland, provides multi-year scholarships to Maine public high school graduates who attend one of its partner colleges.

Bar Harbor college becomes first nationwide to eliminate disposable plastic food containers

The Bar Harbor school lis committed to becoming fossil fuel-free by 2030 and phasing out single-use plastics. 

College of the Atlantic’s new president looks to ‘adaptable, ecological’ approach

Prior to being named president of College of the Atlantic, Sylvia Torti served for 11 years as dean of the Honors College at the University of Utah. 
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With investments in ‘green’ operations, College of the Atlantic tops a national list

The Princeton Review's 'Guide to Green Colleges' also gave high marks to Colby, Bates and UMaine.

US News rankings of Maine’s top colleges include a few ups and downs

Many familiar names top the lists of the best colleges and universities from U.S. News & World Report. But there are a few shake-ups.
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