High schoolers taking online early college classes from UMaine at Fort Kent will benefit from a collaboration that bridges education and emerging technologies.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
UMA expands dental assistant program to Lewiston
More than $200,000 in grants has allowed the University of Maine at Augusta to double the enrollment in its dental assistant program and offer instruction in Lewiston.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: U.S. is falling behind in science and engineering. Here are 3 ways to catch up
Turning the tide will require new educational policy, targeted federal funding and visionary executive leadership
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program
As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Schools and Education
Judge slams DeVos for rejecting 94% of student loan relief claims
A federal judge threatens to suspend the agency from rejecting further requests, saying its approach ‘hangs borrowers out to dry.’
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Alfond grants are a bet on Maine’s future
A massive philanthropic commitment gives the state a chance to build its future.
Posted inLocal & State, News
UMaine students sue for refunds over coronavirus shutdown
They are seeking tuition refunds over the UMaine System’s decision to move online during the coronavirus pandemic this past spring.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Unity College transformation had seeds in strategic choices before pandemic
Former faculty say the college’s mission has been abandoned, but the administration says the institution is adapting as needed to ensure its survival.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
To go or not to go: Colby students take different paths to Waterville college
While older brother Logan Morrione is back after an abrupt departure in March, freshman Max Morrione chose to herd cattle in New Mexico and hope for a traditional freshman experience next year.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students
As schools and businesses get the OK to reopen, some college towns are moving in the opposite direction because of partying and rising COVID-19 infections among students.