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91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ’s Summer Academy Kicks Off for Fifth Year

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Dozens of recent high school graduates are participating in 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s fifth annual Summer Academy student success program allowing them to get a jump start on their college careers. Fifty-five students are enrolled in Summer Academy, a three-week intensive prep program that introduces students to college life, prepares them… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s On-the-Spot Acceptance Days offer simple solution for college admission

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ is holding three On-the-Spot Acceptance Days allowing prospective students to complete the entire admissions process for the Fall Semester for free in a single visit. These On-the-Spot Acceptance Days will be held from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s South Portland Campus and Midcoast Campus in Brunswick on: Thursday, July 18 Tuesday,… More »

More than 1,200 students named to Spring Semester Dean’s List

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ is proud to announce that more than 1,200 students have been named the 2019 Spring Semester Dean’s List. Students completing at least nine credit hours with a semester grade point average of at least 3.0 are named to the Dean’s List, provided no grade was lower than a C and the… More »

Top Stories: June 17 Campus Connections

Student-athletes attain academic success Four 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ athletic teams made it to national championship tournaments this year. But student-athletes did more than shine on the playing field and court ― they also excelled in the classroom. For the Spring Semester, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ student-athletes had an overall GPA of 2.71 (compared to an average 2.55 GPA among all… More »

In the Spotlight: June 17 Campus Connections

Faculty Spotlight Linda Aldrich, Poet Laureate Former 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ English instructor Linda Aldrich didn’t begin writing poetry until age 40. Now she serves as an ambassador of poetry for the Greater Portland region. Aldrich, who taught at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ for several years, was named Portland’s Poet Laureate in June of 2018. In her role, she helps promote… More »

A Light on the Point raises more than $70,000 for student scholarships, programs

The 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Foundation raised more than $70,000 at its A Light on the Point fundraiser to benefit students and 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s public safety programs. The event, held last month on 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s South Portland Campus, celebrated 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s Public Safety programs and the thousands of firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and others… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ, MaineHealth team up on new phlebotomy school to meet industry needs

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ (91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ), in partnership with MaineHealth, is launching a new class to train people to become skilled phlebotomists and provide MaineHealth with the workers it needs for future growth while improving career opportunities for Maine residents. The NorDx Phlebotomy School begins June 17 and runs through July 19. Up to 15 people… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ names Dr. Paul Charpentier as Vice President, Academic Dean

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ has named Dr. Paul Charpentier as its Vice President and Academic Dean following a nationwide search. Dr. Charpentier has worked at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ for 24 years as a faculty member and administrator, and has served as interim Academic Dean for nearly two years. As Academic Dean, he is the College’s chief academic… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ to waive application fee in June

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ is waiving its application fee during the entire month of June for people applying for the Fall Semester. The waiver is part of 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s commitment to keep costs down and make college as affordable as possible. The College encourages people to apply early so they can get the best selection of… More »

In the News: 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ science students to benefit from research grant

The MDI Biological Laboratory has received an award of nearly $18 million from the National Institutes of Health that will strengthen biomedical research and training for students from 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ and other educational institutions in Maine. The grant will fund the renewal of the 18-year-old Maine INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) program for another… More »