School of Kinesiology, Physical Education and Athletic Training

Jacob Mulligan poses for a portrait in the Lengyel Hall gym.

Jacob Mulligan: Aspiring teacher and coach gains leadership experience at UMaine

Jacob Mulligan is a junior majoring in kinesiology and physical education (KPE) with a concentration in teaching and coaching in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development. Despite being a full-time student, he still finds time to volunteer with his old high school football team, working with defensive backs and wide receivers and helping the coaching staff break down film. He also helps coach the Noble wrestling team. In addition, he’s gained valuable experience as a substitute teacher at schools in North Berwick and nearby Dover, New Hampshire. 

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COEHD faculty, students present at AERA annual meeting

The 2023 American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting will take place April 13–16 in Chicago. The conference is the world’s largest gathering of education researchers and practitioners, and a showcase for groundbreaking, innovative studies in a variety of areas. 

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COEHD, PREP host education career fair

The College of Education and Human Development at the University of Maine and the Penobscot River Educational Partnership (PREP) are hosting an Education Career Fair on Thursday, April 13 from 1–3 p.m. at Wells Conference Center. 

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‘The Maine Question’: The evolution of athletic training and how UMaine’s program is evolving with it

On the latest episode of “The Maine Question,” host Ron Lisnet welcomes Christopher Nightingale, director of the University of Maine Athletic Training program, along with assistant professors of athletic training Alicia Lacy and Shannon Wright, and senior athletic training major Katie Brittain to discuss the work of athletic trainers, how the field has evolved and the learning opportunities available through the university’s program.

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