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…
Three Cheers for a Dedicated Alum
When Hayley Scherer ’22 stepped onto campus as a first-year student in 2018, she couldn’t wait to take advantage of the many exciting opportunities Colby-Sawyer had to offer. Unfortunately, a cheerleading team was not one of them since the sport had been dropped…
Ryan Wilson ’25My CSC Story
Ryan Wilson ’25 has places to go. Dual majoring in accounting/finance and entrepreneurship, Wilson hopes to do some serious traveling after graduation. “In the future I hope to do something related to finance, whether that be investment banking, financial advising, or even being…
Season’s Greetings
Each year, Colby-Sawyer selects one student’s design to be used for the holiday card sent out by the college. This year, Jordan Pollard, a senior majoring in graphic design and minoring in studio art, was selected as the winner of the holiday card…
Abagayle Pitchford '24My CSC Story
I first knew I wanted to be a nurse during sophomore year of high school. That year, my Papa passed away due to cancer. While he was in the hospital, my Papa never received the compassion or care that he should have. This…
A Pillar of the Community
Colby-Sawyer prides itself on helping shape empathic, dedicated individuals who are pillars of the community. And one of the college’s success stories is alumna Martha Clark ’61. Clark has been an active supporter of Colby-Sawyer ever since she stepped foot on campus in…
Meghan MullaneMy CSC Story
Meghan Mullane came to Colby-Sawyer in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally from Claremont, N.H., she chose Colby-Sawyer because of the small class sizes and hominess the college offers. Megan is a junior majoring in child development and minoring in…
What Are Colby-Sawyer Students Grateful For?
Thanksgiving is the time of year to reflect on what you are grateful for. With midterms underway and stress around campus at a high, it is important to highlight what grounds us and what we are thankful for in our lives. This month…
Hats Off to a Successful Alumna
As long as Kat Whalen ’88 can remember, the mountains have always given her happiness. Whether it was teaching at King Ridge Ski Area when she was a student at Colby-Sawyer, watching her daughter ski race in middle and high school or instructing…