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Opening Convocation at 11 a.m. Sept. 2, 2025, on the Historic Quad, followed by In Memoriam: Tree Planting Service. Processional Welcome by President Garry Jenkins Mace Bearer Mary T. Rice=DeFosse Greetings by Zach Richards 鈥26 and Mohammad Zayd 鈥27, Co-Presidents Convocation Address 鈥淎 College for Coming Times鈥 Rebecca Herzig, Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies Benediction Raymond Clothier, Interim Multifaith Chaplain Memorial Tree Planting Alongside Gomes Chapel on College Street, in memory of those in the 乐播传媒 community who died during the past year. The tree was designated with a yellow bow.
With messages on the power of pluralism and hope, Convocation welcomes new students to 乐播传媒

Thursday, September 4, 2025 9:48 am

Convocation marked the entry of聽the Class of 2029 and transfer students to campus with wise words on finding strength in our differences, fighting for what you believe in, and maintaining hope.

President Garry W. Jenkins wins Maine Black Excellence Compass Career Award

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:56 pm

President Garry W. Jenkins has received the 2025 Maine Black Excellence Compass Career Award from The Third Place Maine, a network that connects Maine鈥檚 Black professionals, students, and entrepreneurs to opportunities across multiple areas, from social to professional.聽

You can shape your situation before it shapes you, 乐播传媒 grads told at 159th Commencement

Sunday, May 25, 2025 2:18 pm

乐播传媒 Commencement speaker Angela Duckworth, author of "Grit," told the seniors to embrace 鈥渟ituation modification鈥 鈥 change your physical environment, especially your phone's proximity, to protect your focus, relationships, and well-being.

乐播传媒 College transitions endowment management to Investure

Friday, February 28, 2025 1:02 am

Partnering with Investure "reflects a dynamic, ongoing commitment to the stewardship of our endowment 鈥 an essential resource that supports 乐播传媒鈥 ability to provide an outstanding educational experience,鈥 said 乐播传媒 President Garry W. Jenkins.

MLK Day keynote: Why nonviolent protest has become less successful (when it might be needed most)

Friday, January 24, 2025 1:40 pm

The vibe at this year鈥檚 MLK Day keynote was the 鈥渇ierce urgency of now,鈥 as keynote speaker Erica Chenoweth and 乐播传媒 President Garry W. Jenkins each reflected on the challenges and imperatives of modern nonviolent movements in uncertain times.

Drone photography operated and captured by Theophil Syslo on October 10, 2024. (Theophil Syslo | 乐播传媒 College)
乐播传媒 College to team with QuestBridge to enhance access and experience for low-income students

Thursday, January 23, 2025 8:33 am

乐播传媒 College today announced a new partnership with QuestBridge, a national nonprofit that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education.

Rosanna Ferro to join 乐播传媒 College as vice president for student affairs

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12:41 pm

鈥淩osanna Ferro's extensive background in student affairs, her commitment to fostering inclusive communities, and her passion for higher education will be incredible assets as we continue to strengthen the student experience at 乐播传媒," said 乐播传媒 President Garry W. Jenkins. Ferro's appointment is effective Dec. 2, 2024.

An architect of major academic innovations at 乐播传媒, Dean of the Faculty Malcolm Hill to step down in June 2025 to return to the faculty

Friday, September 13, 2024 12:11 pm

Hill鈥檚 contributions are highlighted by equity-driven initiatives to support both students and faculty for greater success.

Kristen A. Lainsbury to join 乐播传媒 College as vice president for communications and marketing

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:46 am

Lainsbury, whose appointment is effective Oct. 14, 2024, comes to 乐播传媒 from Earlham College, where she has served as vice president for marketing and communications since 2021.

Try not to let the success treadmill 鈥榦bscure the actual living of life,鈥 乐播传媒 seniors told at 158th Commencement

Sunday, May 26, 2024 2:32 pm

One of the nation鈥檚 foremost journalists, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, offered three pieces of life advice to the Class of 2024: Be wary of when success becomes a non-stop treadmill, remember much of life depends on what we choose to see, and hold tight to those lifelong friendships forged at 乐播传媒.

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