Penobscot Times reports UMaine student crowned Miss Maine USA
The Penobscot Times reported that University of Maine student Julia Van Steenberghe of Old Town was crowned Miss Maine USA on Nov. 10 in South Portland.
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Stephanie Mulligan: Education grad writes children’s book about lobster fishing
When Stephanie Mulligan was a sophomore at University of Maine, she started writing a poem about her experience working on the Lucky Catch, a lobster fishing tour boat out of Casco Bay.
Read moreRachael Kellogg: Doctoral student in literacy education, examining humor in elementary classrooms
Rachael Kellogg is a two-time recipient of funds from the Linda N. Lancaster Professional Development Fund. The Ph.D. student in literacy education is a first grade teacher in Steuben, and her doctoral research is focused on humor in kindergarten through second grade classrooms, and how it relates to literacy.
Read moreRachel Hobbs and J. Andrew Cormier: Secondary education students intern at Challenger Learning Center
Rachel Hobbs and J. Andrew Cormier spent their summers as interns at the Challenger Learning Center of Maine in Bangor, working with youth in STEM-focused summer camp programs with the hope of encouraging campers to aspire to higher education and careers in these fields. Hobbs, of Presque Isle, Maine, is a fifth-year secondary education major […]
Read moreHadley White: Secondary education, French student reinforces career calling through Upward Bound summer job
Hadley White of Goffstown, New Hampshire, spent her summer in Presque Isle working as a resident director and French instructor for Upward Bound, a program that helps first-generation and low-income college-bound high school students succeed in higher education.
Read moreMiranda Snyder: Education major makes a difference through leadership at youth activism camp, literacy program
Miranda Snyder of Brimfield, Massachusetts spent part of her summer immersed in activism and volunteering with youth.
Read moreAndrew Vernon: Army veteran and KPE alum fights to raise awareness about veteran suicides
Andrew Vernon is on a mission to reverse a staggering statistic about military veterans: On average, 20 veterans commit suicide every day in the United States. It’s a number that has held steady for a decade, and Vernon says it’s time to do something about it.
Read moreNCAA 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.
Read moreOscar Degnan: Kinesiology and physical education grad recognized as outstanding future professional
Oscar “Ozzy” Degnan of Bangor remembers the shock and excitement he felt when he received the email informing him that he had been selected by the Society for Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) as an outstanding future professional.
Read moreGrace Pouliot: Honors student in elementary education helps caregivers in Sierra Leone
When she was in high school, Grace Pouliot decided that she wanted to be a University of Maine Black Bear.
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