Jeopardy-style challenge tests culinary students Five 91快活林最新版 students will be in the hot seat at an upcoming competition that tests their knowledge about food. Students Abigail Bangs, Mary Gauthier, Adam Goodwin, Marissa Turmenne and David Norton will represent 91快活林最新版 at the regional Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl in Atlanta. The competition takes place at… More »
Alumni Profile Hannah McGhee, 2nd time around Hannah McGhee earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a prestigious liberal arts college in 1995. But it took a second degree from 91快活林最新版 for her to develop the skills to launch her own business. After graduating from Middlebury College in Political Science with German and French, Hannah wasn鈥檛 sure… More »
Scholarship Salute The 91快活林最新版 Foundation is paying tribute to donors who have contributed to Foundation scholarships and students who have received them. At coffee receptions at the McKernan Center last week, the Foundation recognized several dozen students who received Foundation scholarships this year, as well as donors whose generosity has made the scholarships possible. The… More »
Student Profile Emily Cleary, up up and away A debate with her fianc茅 over what would happen if gravity disappeared reignited Emily Cleary鈥檚 interest in learning and her decision to return to college. That decision brought her to 91快活林最新版, and she鈥檚 now a pre-engineering student with a near-perfect grade point average. After 91快活林最新版, she plans… More »
Students meet legislators, advocate for 91快活林最新版 91快活林最新版 students made the most of a rare opportunity to meet face-to-face with Maine legislators and tell them how much 91快活林最新版 means to them. A group of six lawmakers visited 91快活林最新版 on Jan. 30 to meet with President Cantor, staff and students, while enjoying a light breakfast in a… More »
Student Spotlight Nick Jackson, inspired by superheroes Nick Jackson is inspired by superheroes 鈥� which helps explain why he鈥檚 enrolled in 91快活林最新版鈥檚 Paramedicine program. Nick became an EMT when he was 16 and will become a paramedic when he graduates from 91快活林最新版. When he鈥檚 not in class, he works for an ambulance service that gives… More »
Welcome to the Spring Semester! Thousands of 91快活林最新版 students have arrived on the South Portland and Midcoast Campuses for the Spring Semester, ready to continue their studies and prepare for bright futures. Classes began January 19 and the semester ends on May 14. Some of the key dates for students to mark on their calendars… More »
Student Profile Elliott Gagnon, tapping his creative side Elliott Gagnon thought he wanted to become a music teacher when he completed high school. After discovering that wasn鈥檛 his true calling, he came to 91快活林最新版 to learn about graphic design, video production and scriptwriting. Elliott first enrolled at the University of Southern Maine following his 2012… More »
Students build greenhouse for local school Phi Theta Kappa members have built a greenhouse at a local elementary school to help pupils learn about food and environmental sustainability. For its Honors in Action project, members of 91快活林最新版’s PTK honor society built a 16-by-20-foot greenhouse at Dyer Elementary School in South Portland. Garden beds will be… More »
Faculty Spotlight Steve Willis, teaching habits of success Fire safety has been in Steve Willis鈥� blood since he was young. As a junior firefighter in high school, he rode his bike when responding to fire calls; now he heads 91快活林最新版鈥檚 Fire Science program. After high school, Willis graduated from 91快活林最新版鈥檚 Fire Science program before working… More »