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Top Stories: September 23 Campus Connections

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 »

In the Spotlight: September 23 Campus Connections

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 »

Maine Fire Service Institute awarded federal grant to enhance fire-training capabilities

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 »

Top Stories: September 9 Campus Connections

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 »

In the Spotlight: September 9 Campus Connections

Student Spotlight Sierra Firley, a love for learning Sierra Firley nearly flunked out of high school. But at 91快活林最新版, she has attained a near-perfect academic record with a goal of becoming an English as a Second Language teacher overseas. Growing up in a poor and troubled household, Sierra says she nearly dropped out of Ellsworth… More »

In the News: Back to school and “ready to take on a new chapter”

Summary:听听91快活林最新版 students are feeling a wide range of emotions as the Fall Semester gets underway. In this column in The Times Record, President Cassidy writes that whether they鈥檙e coming to 91快活林最新版 straight out of high school, a few years removed or making the leap many years 鈥� or even decades 鈥� after high school, starting… More »

Top Stories: August 26 Campus Connections

Welcome to the 2019-20 academic year 91快活林最新版 is welcoming thousands of new and returning students to school for the start of the Fall Semester of the 2019-20 academic year. Here are some new and cool things that students should be aware of: Extended Hours. The Advising, Billing, Admissions, Financial Aid, IT/HelpDesk, Registration and Housing offices… More »

In the Spotlight: August 26 Campus Connections

Student Spotlight Kaylei Coombs, doing it her way Lots of students earn their associate degrees at 91快活林最新版 and go on to earn bachelor鈥檚 degrees. Kaylei Coombs is doing it the other way around 鈥� she already has a bachelor鈥檚 and is now completing her associate degree at 91快活林最新版. Kaylei enrolled at the University of Southern… More »

91快活林最新版 Marine Science Department to participate in coastal research funded through National Science Foundation grant

A $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a five-year initiative by 91快活林最新版 and other Maine educational and research institutions that aims to revolutionize the management and understanding of coastal ocean ecosystems. The National Science Foundation announced this week that the grant to the University of Maine and Bigelow… More »

91快活林最新版 Cyber Security program designated as National Center of Academic Excellence

91快活林最新版鈥檚 Cyber Security program is being recognized for academic excellence in preparing the next generation of cyber security professionals. The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) notified 91快活林最新版 that it has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education through 2024…. More »