Natalie Tomah: Family ties call freshman elementary education student to UMaine
For Natalie Tomah of Smithfield, Rhode Island, deciding to come to the University of Maine for college was like deciding to go home.
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UMaine alumna among Maine Teacher of the Year finalists
Edith Berger, the 2023 Lincoln County Teacher of the Year and a two-time University of Maine alumna, and Colleen Maker, 2023 Washington County Teacher of the Year and University of Maine at Machias alumna, have been named finalists for 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year.
Read moreKPE majors Wilson, Feid earn America East all-academic honors
Two kinesiology and physical education student-athletes have been named to the America East Outdoor Track & Field All-Academic Team.
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Sabrina Murray: Working toward diversity, equity and inclusion in higher ed
After earning her bachelor’s degree in 2021, Murray came to the University of Maine to pursue a master’s in student development in higher education. She wanted to explore ways to support diversity and inclusion on college campuses, and UMaine’s program offered a welcoming and supportive atmosphere to do just that.
Read moreUMaine, UMM graduates among Maine’s 2023 County Teachers of the Year
Among the 2023 Maine County Teachers of the Year were five teachers with degrees from the University of Maine or the University of Maine at Machias.
Read moreYagmur Gunel: Outstanding Student in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
Yagmur Gunel is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Student in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction Award from the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.
Read moreBDN shares profile of secondary education student Ben Campbell
The Bangor Daily News shared a UMaine News profile of Ben Campbell, a secondary education student and sixth-generation Black Bear who will graduate in May.
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Literacy nights highlight UMaine’s service to schools and families
The College of Education and Human Development has incorporated literacy nights at area schools into the curriculum for education majors for more than 20 years. It’s an opportunity for UMaine students taking their literacy methods courses to apply some of the knowledge and skills they have picked up in the classroom and to gain hands-on experience working with K–12 students and families.
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College of Education and Human Development holds 2023 Student Awards Ceremony
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development held an in-person Student Awards Ceremony for the first time since 2019 on April 18 at Wells Conference Center.
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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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