Captain鈥檚 Cupboard approaches 6th anniversary The Captain鈥檚 Cupboard opened in November 2013, giving students a place to turn for food assistance. Six years later, it鈥檚 still going strong. Through the years, the Captain鈥檚 Cupboard鈥檚 food selection has grown 鈥� as has the number of people it serves. Last month, the food pantry distributed food that… More »
Twelve of 13 high school students who took classes and experienced college life at 91快活林最新版 (91快活林最新版) last spring through a new early college program have enrolled in college this fall. Thirteen seniors from Portland鈥檚 Deering High School, Falmouth High School and Greely High School in Cumberland participated in the inaugural Spring Ahead… More »
Transfer Fair to feature over 20 colleges and universities Nearly two dozen colleges and universities in Maine and beyond will be represented at the annual Transfer Fair where students can learn about transfer opportunities after graduation. The fair is scheduled from 11 a.m-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, in the South Portland Campus Center. The… More »
Student Spotlight Ralph Houanche, changing paths Ralph Houanche was on a path to become a pharmacist when he realized he wanted a career where he would provide more direct care to patients. That鈥檚 when he decided to enroll in 91快活林最新版鈥檚 nursing program. Now he鈥檚 on track to earn his nursing degree and become a registered… More »
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-noon Where: 91快活林最新版 South Portland Campus, 2 Fort Road, South Portland Prospective students and families can learn about 91快活林最新版’s academic programs, meet faculty and staff, tour the College鈥檚 South Portland campus and apply for free at 91快活林最新版鈥檚 Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Open House,… More »
Preliminary enrollment figures at Maine鈥檚 community colleges show a 6.3 percent increase in enrolled students this fall compared to the same time last year. The increase is in sharp contrast to a nationwide trend of declining enrollments at two-year public colleges over the last several years. The strong showing is due in part to a… More »
Commemorating Constitution Day 91快活林最新版 celebrated Constitution Day with a film screening, class discussions, and pocket-sized copies of the Constitution, while two 91快活林最新版 students originally from Somalia became U.S. citizens. Constitution Day is held September 17 each year to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. The document established the framework of… More »
Student Spotlight Maggie Chipman, finding her calling Maggie Chipman came to 91快活林最新版 to explore her interests and find her passion. She鈥檚 done just that and now hopes to build a career as a political organizer. Maggie came to 91快活林最新版 in 2018 straight out of high school and is enrolled in the Liberal Studies program. She… More »
The Maine Fire Service Institute (MFSI) has been awarded a federal grant to purchase new fire training equipment that will allow it to enhance its training capabilities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency notified MFSI this month that it has been approved for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) of $92,980 for equipment used in hazardous… More »
Four-year colleges schedule visits to 91快活林最新版 Interested in transferring after graduation? Admissions reps from colleges and universities in Maine and elsewhere in New England will be a common sight at 91快活林最新版 in the coming months. Throughout the Fall Semester, representatives from four-year institutions will visit to answer questions and provide information about their schools. Each… More »