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Top Stories: Sept 10 Campus Connections

Four-year colleges schedule visits to 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Interested in transferring after graduation? Admissions representatives from colleges and universities in Maine and elsewhere in New England have scheduled two dozen visits to 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ in the coming months, and the Transfer Fair isn’t far away. Throughout the Fall Semester, representatives from four-year institutions will visit to answer questions… More »

In the Spotlight: Sept 10 Campus Connections

Student Profile Daniele Amandolini, Italy to Maine Daniele Amandolini is a native of Siena, Italy, a medieval city south of Florence. Now he’s earning a degree at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ while working as the art director on The Beacon student newspaper. Daniele worked for his family’s hardware store and house-painting business when, at the age of 30,… More »

Campus Connections: Whats Happening Sept 10–23

Academic Calendar Monday, Sept. 10 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Learning Commons open 10 a.m.-3 p.m., University of Maine at Augusta admissions rep visit, Campus Center 5 p.m., 50 percent refund period end for tuition and fees for Fall Tuesday, Sept. 11 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Learning Commons open Wednesday, Sept. 12 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Learning Commons open… More »

In the News: Zeroing in on student success

Summary: Student success is the top priority at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ. In this column in The Times Record, President Cassidy writes about our new Midcoast Campus success coach and the importance of student success. Read the full column here.

Top Stories: Aug 27 Campus Connections

Welcome to the Fall Semester The Fall Semester has kicked off with the arrival of thousands of students. This fall, students will find a new college president, new academic offerings, new fences on our athletic fields, new faculty and new hours in our South Portland Advising Office. The South Portland and Midcoast campuses came alive… More »

In the Spotlight: Aug 27 Campus Connections

Student Profile Leah Parrish, Student Senate president A one-time high school dropout, Leah Parrish is now the Student Senate president. She has big ideas for the year ahead and is encouraging other students to get involved. Leah grew up in Cape Elizabeth and, after leaving school her senior year, ended up earning her high school… More »

Campus Connections: Whats Happening Aug 24 – Sept 9

Academic Calendar: Monday, Aug. 27 Fall Semester classes begin 8 a.m., Add/drop period begins for 100 percent refund 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Learning Commons open Tuesday, Aug. 28 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Learning Commons open Wednesday, Aug. 29 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Learning Commons open Thursday, Aug. 30 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Learning Commons open Friday, Aug. 31 8… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ to temporarily close residence hall, relocate affected students to new housing

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ announcedÌýMondayÌýthat it will temporarily close one of its residence halls for the beginning of the Fall Semester following the discovery of mold and will relocate affected students to other housing. 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ closed Spring Point Residence HallÌýon SundayÌýto allow a team of professionals to assess the building and test the mold that… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ dedicates pier in honor of Philip H. Grondin, Sr. and Grondin family

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ has named its campus pier the Grondin Memorial Pier in honor of Philip H. Grondin, Sr. and the Grondin family’s longtime contributions to 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ and the Maine Community College System. The pier on 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s South Portland Campus was dedicatedÌýThursdayÌýduring a ceremony attended by more than 80 people, including members of the… More »

Joseph L. Cassidy assumes presidency of 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ

Joseph L. Cassidy assumed the presidency of 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ on Wednesday, becoming the 11th person to lead the College in its 72-year history. Cassidy comes to 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ after serving as president of Washington County Community College for five years. He also simultaneously served as interim president of Eastern Maine Community College in 2015-16…. More »