NCAA nominates Rossignol for Woman of the Year award
The NCAA has nominated Parise Rossignol, former standout player and now assistant coach for the University of Maine women’s basketball team, for its Woman of the Year award.
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Biddle receives funding to continue research on rural schools and community well-being
Catharine Biddle, assistant professor of educational leadership, is the recipient of nearly $5,000 from the American Education Research Association (AERA) to continue her work with the Transforming Rural Experience in Education (TREE) program in Washington County.
Read moreUMaine researchers studying fall risk mitigation with seniors at Orono Commons
Researchers from the University of Maine are working with residents of the Orono Commons nursing home to evaluate the potential for group exercise to reduce fall risk and improve balance in a senior population.
Read moreHutchinson Center to host fourth Suzanne W. Cole Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Institute
More than 140 educators from Maine will gather at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast on May 23 for the annual Suzanne W. Cole Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Institute.
Read moreInterim dean named for College of Education and Human Development
Mary Gresham, an administrator with more than 40 years of experience at a flagship public research university, has been named interim dean of the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, effective July 1.
Read moreUMaine alumni among 2019 County Teachers of the Year in Maine
University of Maine alumni were among those honored last week as County Teachers of the Year by the Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine.
Read moreSezen-Barrie awarded summer faculty research funds
Assistant professor of science and engineering education Asli Sezen-Barrie is the recipient of a summer faculty research award from the University of Maine’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.
Read moreCongratulations Dr. Jim Artesani and Diane Legrande on 25 years of service to UMaine
Associate dean of graduate education, research and outreach Jim Artesani and School of Kinesiology and Physical Education administrative specialist Diane Legrande both celebrated 25 years of service to the University of Maine this year. Jim and Diane were recognized at the annual employee recognition luncheon, held April 23 at Wells Conference Center. Congratulations, Jim and […]
Read moreCollege of Education and Human Development to honor students, faculty, staff at recognition ceremony
The College of Education and Human Development will hold its annual recognition ceremony April 22 at Wells Conference Center.
Read moreMaine Schools in Focus: Growing Partnerships to Develop Educational Leadership Pipelines
Starting in 2016, the Bangor School Department and the University of Maine Educational Leadership program began the Bangor Educational Leadership Academy (BELA), which is in its third year and focuses on creating learning laboratories for aspiring educational leaders to “try on” leadership, working closely with mentoring administrators, help lead professional development, and examine and update policies and practices through action research projects.
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