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Bowdoin alums criticize college’s response to Zohran Mamdani victory

by Riley Board, Portland Press Herald November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Current and former Bowdoin students took issue that college’s statement didn’t congratulate Mamdani or even include a photo of him.

College Ice Hockey

Southern Maine getting front row seat to one of college hockey’s best rivalries

by Larry Mahoney October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Police and Courts

Charlie Kirk vigil postponed at Bowdoin College because of potential threat

by Christopher Burns September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

Police and Courts

Bowdoin faces antitrust lawsuit after allegedly using Early Decision admissions to raise prices

by Madi Smith, Maine Public August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

Federal lawmakers ramp up probe of Bowdoin’s handling of Israel protest

by Jules Walkup July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Republican tax plan would cost this Maine college millions

by Jules Walkup May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

Maine colleges and universities sign national letter responding to Trump attacks on higher education

by Madi Smith, Maine Public and Kevin Miller, Maine Public April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

House panel says Bowdoin failed to adequately address campus antisemitism

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public March 30, 2025March 30, 2025

Bowdoin gets largest gift in the college’s history from Netflix co-founder

by Christopher Burns March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

A basketball on the court.

Smith College women’s basketball again ousts Bowdoin from NCAA Division III tourney

by Larry Mahoney March 18, 2025March 18, 2025

College Basketball

Unbeaten Bowdoin women’s basketball seeking 1st national title

by Larry Mahoney March 13, 2025March 13, 2025

Bowdoin declines to divest from Israel-supporting firms after protest

by Jules Walkup March 6, 2025March 7, 2025

Bowdoin College closes building where Gaza protesters are camping

by Jules Walkup February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Bowdoin College welcomes release of graduate Evan Gershkovich from Russia

by Jules Walkup August 1, 2024August 2, 2024

World

Russia convicts Evan Gershkovich of espionage after a trial widely seen as politically motivated

by The Associated Press July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Police and Courts

Bowdoin student found dead in Topsham parking lot died by suicide

by Ethan Andrews April 2, 2024April 3, 2024

Police and Courts

Bowdoin student found dead in Topsham parking lot

by Christopher Burns April 1, 2024April 1, 2024

Student housing staff at Bowdoin College look to unionize

by Jules Walkup March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

It's unclear how the Supreme Court's decision last summer to toss affirmative action will affect Maine higher education institutions.

It’s unclear how affirmative action ruling will affect Maine higher education

by Eesha Pendharkar, The Maine Monitor February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Bowdoin College faculty and staff can be eligible for loans up to 10 percent of the home's purchase price up to $50,000.

Bowdoin College launches home loan program for faculty and staff

by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public December 26, 2023December 26, 2023