Bowdoin College officials say Friday night gathering ‘compromised’ health and safety protocols

While there is no evidence of large scale parties, college officials are closing the athletic fields at night to 'minimize the conditions that might encourage inappropriate gatherings and behavior.'

Bowdoin College reports second case of COVID-19

In the past week, Bowdoin conducted 2,142 student tests and 2,034 staff and faculty tests, resulting in positive tests for two students. 

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Bowdoin College reports first coronavirus case just days before start of classes

The out-of-state student received the positive result on the way to campus and was placed in isolation immediately upon arrival, according to college officials. The student did not interact with any Bowdoin College or Brunswick community members before starting quarantine.

Coronavirus appears on campus as Maine colleges ramp up testing, crack down on partying

While the number of cases remains low, colleges are bracing for a challenging year as they roll out extensive testing programs and issue new rules for social distancing.

Impact of Blackbaud data hack felt at nonprofits across Maine

Philanthropic donors all over the state, and the world, are learning their personal data was held hostage in a ransomware attack.

Immigration rules could force some of Maine’s international college students to leave U.S.

Bowdoin College could be hit particularly hard by the rules, which prohibit international students from staying here if all of their classes are taken online.

Maine leads New England for economically vulnerable college towns

As schools decide whether to reopen campuses this year, the economic impact will ripple through the communities in which they are based.

Bowdoin cancels fall varsity athletics; all sports on hold until at least Jan. 1

The decision to halt its Division III programs comes as part of the school's announcement to go mostly online with limited on-campus students.

Most Bowdoin students will stay off campus this fall, taking classes online

College President Clayton Rose says it made the most sense to dedicate resources to a single mode of learning rather than attempt a hybrid of online and in-person teaching.