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KPE 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.

UMaine study about students engaging with civics shared by Phys.org

Phys.org shared a University of Maine news release about a study co-authored by assistant professor of educational leadership Esther Enright that shows how writing can help elementary school students better engage with civics.

Sabrina Murray posing for a photo in an outdoor setting.

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.

UMaine, 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.

A photo of a classroom of diverse students practicing writing.

Study shows how writing helps young students engage more deeply with civics

The researchers’ findings suggest that students’ engagement with civic concepts became more complex and purposeful as they practiced argumentative writing.

Allan talks about anti-hazing laws with KOB 4

Professor of higher education Elizabeth Allan was interviewed by KOB 4 (Albuquerque, New Mexico) about proposed anti-hazing laws in New Mexico.

Yagmur 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.

Two conferences in May will celebrate literacy across the lifespan

The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development will host a pair of conferences this month that highlight the many ways its Literacy, Language and Culture programs support schools and communities throughout the state.

An educator looking at laptop screen and waving with hands, greeting e-learning students to online lesson.

Registration open for Summer Technology Institute for educators

Education professionals are invited to attend a three-day virtual conference Aug. 1–3 sponsored by the University of Maine System’s collaborative instructional technology program.

A photo of Catharine Biddle in front of Fogler Library on the University of Maine campus.

Biddle receives 2023 UMaine Presidential Public Engagement Achievement Award

Associate professor of educational leadership Catharine Biddle, whose work focuses on ways that rural schools and communities respond to social and economic change in the 21st century, is this year’s University of Maine Presidential Public Engagement Achievement Award honoree.