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91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ hosts statewide precision machining competition for high school students

High school students from across Maine tested their skills on precision machining tools at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ on Thursday for the statewide SkillsUSA Maine Precision Machining Competition. Students from centers for technical education in Augusta, Biddeford, Dexter, Rockland, Sanford and Waterville manufactured a variety of metal components on lathes, mills and CNC (computer numeric… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Foundation endowment investments paying off after switch to ESG funds

The 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Foundation has shifted its endowment funds into sustainable investments that focus on companies’ approaches to environmental, social and governance issues ― and the move is paying off. The switch into ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) funds has aligned the Foundation’s investments with students’ wishes, while paying off with competitive returns. “Students… More »

Top Stories: February 24 Campus Connections

Fall registration kicks off March 2 March is the perfect time to plan ahead and meet with an advisor to plan your Fall Semester schedule and register. Current students can get a jump on the semester by registering for classes in early March. Registration for current degree-seeking students begins: At 8 a.m. Monday, March 2,… More »

In the Spotlight: February 24 Campus Connections

Alumni Profile McKenzie Roy, mind for business McKenzie Roy didn’t enjoy math when growing up. Now she lives it every day ― and loves every minute of it ― as a pricing analyst for Hannaford Supermarkets. McKenzie came to 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ in 2012 and graduated with a Liberal Studies degree before transferring to the University of… More »

In the News:ÌýStudents Helping Students

Summary:All across 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ, you’ll find students helping students, serving as mentors to help their classmates reach their potential. In this column in The Times Record, President Cassidy writes about how students are making a difference in our Academic Success LabsÌý.ÌýÌýRead the full column here.

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ to Add Women’s Volleyball Team

The 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ (91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ) Athletics Department is adding women’s volleyball to its slate of sports teams beginning in the fall of 2020. 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ will become the seventh school in the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) to field a women’s volleyball team, joining Central Maine Community College, Great Bay Community College, NHTI, Paul Smith’s… More »

Top Stories: February 10 Campus Connections

Legislators, industry partners come away impressed A group of state legislators and business partners came away impressed after visiting 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ during the College’s annual Legislative Breakfast. More than 20 people came to the McKernan Center on February 1 for a gathering that shined the spotlight on 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s Hospitality Management program. Guests spoke about what 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îÐÂ°æ… More »

In the Spotlight: February 10 Campus Connections

Student Profile Lydia Thorner, hooked on psychology Lydia Thorner was barely 16 when she earned her high school diploma. Now she’s earning a degree in psychology with the aim of becoming a criminal profiler. Lydia was home-schooled in her hometown of Fryeburg and worked as a certified nursing assistant after completing her high school education…. More »

Class funded by Alfond Foundation grant teaches welding

A dozen students are learning in-demand welding skills in a workforce training class at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ (91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ) funded by a grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation. The 170-hour structural welding class is held in the 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ South Portland Campus welding lab and continues into March. Students who successfully complete the class are eligible… More »

Top Stories: January 27 Campus Connections

Fair puts spotlight on student involvement Learning isn’t just about academics. 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ offers numerous ways for students to become involved and pursue their interests outside of the classroom. Several student organizations, as well as on-campus employers and community organizations, set up tables at the January 22 Winter Involvement Fair in the Campus Center to tout… More »