A Lasting Legacy for a Memorable Teacher
With the construction of the Janet Udall Schaefer ’52 Center for Health Sciences well underway at Colby-Sawyer, we are excited share our plans to recognize former long-time faculty member Becky Irving ’42 M.T. with a named space in the state-of-the-art facility. The new…
Culinary Dreams
In 2015, Laura Donahue ’15’s culinary journey began in an unexpected place — a gluten-free and paleo bakery called White Lion Baking Company. Working as a bakery chef, she was inspired by the joy and gratitude of customers with dietary restrictions who finally…
Making WAVES
Joan Manda Mueller ’43 is about to celebrate her 100th birthday. Joan resides in Miami Shores, a small suburb in South Florida, with her children scattered around the country. In 2021, she was honored along with other local veterans at a luncheon…
Taking Action
James Thorpe ‘06 is a self-proclaimed “jack of all trades, master of none.” He loves weight training, landscaping, basketball, golf, painting, guitar, cooking, baking and cycling. “Lately, I’m obsessed with longevity and health. But tomorrow? Who knows?” James said. “I love…
Carrying on Tradition
Ever wondered where dairy farms get all those bottles? Ben Burns ’09 can tell you all about it. Quality Containers of New England, Ben’s family business based in Yarmouth, Maine, has been manufacturing bottles for over 30 years. They are a…
Creating His Own Path
Eric Buckley ‘15 attributes much of his success to the multi-disciplinary studies major he pursued as a student at Colby-Sawyer College. While earning his Bachelor of Arts, Eric had the opportunity to explore various disciplines and understand how integrative learning can be the…
Using Her Degree
Another school year has started for Robin Deverill Croteau ’00, this time as the assistant principal of Winchester School in Winchester, New Hampshire. Robin has worked within other southwestern New Hampshire high schools, including ConVal and Keene, as a science teacher and administrator…
The Power of Communication
Jackie Susmann ’14 has landed her dream job: public affairs branch chief for the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, helping public officials communicate to people in rural communities across the nation. When Jackie started her college career at Colby-Sawyer…
Finding Her Way Back Home
Amanda Gibbons Moak ’12 has always had a passion for student affairs. As a student, Moak immersed herself in activities and clubs that kept her busy and working with others. During her time as an undergraduate, Moak was involved in Dance…
From Uncertainty to Trustee
Caroline Barry ’16 was not even sure she wanted to attend Colby-Sawyer. Her heart was set on going to another school earlier in her college search. After touring campus, however, Barry fell in love with everything about CSC and had a change of…
My CSC StoryFeaturing Roosevelt Harris-Williams ’23
What I love most about Colby-Sawyer College is the friends (or should I say family) I've made, as well as the connections I've made with my professors. I can have a casual conversation with them, feel inspired afterward and have the feeling of…
My CSC StoryFeaturing Talia Muller ’23
I chose Colby-Sawyer College for the small school atmosphere, with a small student-teacher ratio. My favorite thing about CSC is the faculty. The professors are easy to talk to and approach when class topics are difficult. The classes are always interesting and it…
My CSC StoryFeaturing Jen Hollis ’23
Growing up, my siblings and I were very active, and we played sports our whole lives. I’ve always loved medicine and assisting others in need. After looking through my options, I knew athletic training is what I wanted to do, and I’ve loved…
Two Alums, One Goal
Ashley Allgood ’20 and Hannah Goepel ’22 share a couple of things in common: their love for nursing and their passion to continue their education by being in the college’s first Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) cohort. Allgood decided to follow her…
The Road Less Traveled
Jordan Wheeden ’23 does things her own way. Never following the path of least resistance or falling in line with whatever everyone else is doing, Wheeden blazes her own trail in life. Wheeden came to Colby-Sawyer College in the fall of…
A Mentoring Match
Olivia McAnirlin ’17 and Charlie Graffius ’22 just missed each other while they were students at Colby-Sawyer. Luckily, their paths eventually led them together, and a unique bond and friendship has formed. McAnirlin and Graffius met through the NH-INBRE research group mentor/mentee…