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Students conduct scientific research at MDIBL

Twelve 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ students and three faculty members spent a week over winter break in January living and working at MDI Biological Laboratory (MDIBL) in Bar Harbor as part of an intensive course conducting real-world biomedical laboratory research. For the five-day research project, students used cell cultures of human liver cells to demonstrate that additional fatty… More »

Top Stories: January 16 Campus Connections

Welcome to the Spring Semester Thousands of returning and first-time students have arrived at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ for the start of the Spring Semester. The semester runs from Tuesday, Jan. 16, through May 12. Here are some things worth paying attention to during the semester: Immunization clinic. If you don’t have a primary care… More »

In the Spotlight: January 16 Campus Connections

Alumni Spotlight Matt McAdam, green thumb Matt McAdam worked at a Yarmouth garden center for an internship while he was a horticulture student at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ. Now, he works there full-time in his chosen career field. Matt grew up on his family’s apple orchard, McDougal Orchards, in Sanford. After high school he studied horticulture at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ,… More »

What’s Happening: January 16 – January 28

Academic Calendar: Tuesday, Jan. 16 Spring Semester begins 8 a.m., Drop/add week begins for 100 percent refund of tuition and fees 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Wednesday, Jan. 17 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Thursday, Jan. 18 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Friday, Jan. 19 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Learning Commons open Saturday,… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ awards certificates to first class of Construction Institute students

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ has awarded Certificates of Readiness to the first students completing 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s Construction Institute, a new program that provides Mainers a flexible pathway to advance their construction careers. For this fall’s inaugural Construction Institute, 20 Maine residents took classes that provided training in skill sets that are essential to the construction industry…. More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ to train new workers for positions at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ will partner with General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) to deliver technical training to up to 90 trainees, providing BIW the skilled workers it needs to help fill hundreds of critical jobs. The new training, a partnership between 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ, the Maine Community College System Maine Quality Centers program, and BIW, will… More »

Top Stories: December 11 Campus Connections

Short story showcase Honors students put their work on display when they showcased poster presentations analyzing various short stories and authors of their choice. Fifteen students in Mike Bove’s honors class, The Short Story, presented their posters Dec. 7 in the Learning Commons, where they also spoke to visitors about the authors and the stories… More »

In the Spotlight: December 11 Campus Connections

Faculty Spotlight Megan McCuller, cutting-edge research Megan McCuller was part of a scientific team whose research on ocean creatures that hitched rides across the Pacific Ocean following the 2011 Japanese tsunami was featured in a cover story in a recent issue of Science magazine. McCuller has taught science at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ since 2014. Originally from Texas,… More »

What’s Happening: December 11 – January 15

Academic Calendar: Monday, Dec. 11 8 a.m., Open Registration begins for Spring Semester Tuesday, Dec. 12 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Wednesday, Dec. 13 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Thursday, Dec. 14 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Friday, Dec. 15 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Learning Commons open Saturday, Dec. 16 Fall Semester classes… More »

​In the News: 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ shows off food scene’s future

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ’s A Light on the Point celebration drew more than 180 people while raising more than $50,000 for scholarships for Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students, as well as the President’s Emergency Fund. The MaineÌýSundayÌýTelegram featured a photo spread and story about the unique event in which students worked alongside renowned chefs from Portland restaurants.ÌýÌýSee… More »