A shortage of special education educators is affecting school districts across Maine.
university of southern maine
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Labor center launches with goal of teaching, protecting workers’ rights
The Charles Scontras Center for Labor and Community Education, set to open at USM this fall, will offer free classes and workshops for community members who want to learn about labor history and how to organize and lead a union.
advertisement
Posted inCommunity
University of Southern Maine names local dean’s list students
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine has announced its 2023 spring dean’s list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Matthew Begin, Ella Boucher, Erica Bridges, Joshua Brobst, Dylan Campbell, Emma Drysdale, William Dunn, Christopher Galvan, Grace Girardin, Bekah Gray, Fatuma Hussein and Sephora Kani. Also, Evan Mancini, Kirsten Mazur, Grace Ouellette, Faegan Pan, Hannah Smith and Ryan […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Juneteenth show will explore what it’s like growing up Black in Maine
The sold-out symposium on Monday will focus on the experiences of multigenerational Black Mainers in the whitest state in the country.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Could Maine’s college dorms help solve the homelessness crisis?
A group of advocates and officials said Thursday that they will ask the state to look into opening unused dorms for temporary housing.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
USM guitar teacher scores big, as Buffalo orchestra premieres his concerto
As an artist lecturer at the Osher School of Music, José Manuel Lezcano balances teaching, performing and composing.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Protect women athletes? Show me the money
Laws requiring equal financing and equal pay for men’s and women’s teams would benefit dozens of women athletes at USM and Bowdoin – and thousands nationwide.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Study: Young adults are overrepresented in Maine’s criminal justice system
A report from the University of Southern Maine’s Catherine E. Cutler Institute calls for expanding diversion and treatment-based criminal justice programs.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: UMaine System tuition waiver would benefit students, taxpayers alike
Not only would it help keep Mainers out of debt, but it would also help build a better-educated workforce, making our state more able to attract and retain businesses.
Posted inCommunity
University of Southern Maine names local dean’s list students
The University of Southern Maine has named the following local students to its 2022 fall dean’s list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Najmo Ali, Matthew Begin, Ella Boucher, Dylan Campbell, Tori Cromwell, Jordan Cummings, Emma Drysdale, Christopher Galvan, Grace Girardin, Bekah Gray, Jack Hart, Lucy Harthorne, Fatuma Hussein, Evan Mancini, Kirsten Mazur, Grace Ouellette, Faegan Pan, Meghan […]