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BDN 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.

U.S. News & World Report boosts ranking for COEHD’s graduate programs in education

The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development is again ranked among the top graduate schools for education by U.S. News & World Report. For 2024, UMaine’s overall graduate program in education ranked No. 120, up 11 spots from last year.

BDN shares Family Literacy Night news release

The Bangor Daily News republished a news release about the recent Family Literacy Nights at Alton Elementary School and Viola Rand Elementary School in Bradley, hosted by students in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.

Students in the College of Education and Human Development utilize the Lengyel Gym training resources.

UMaine’s Master of Science in Athletic Training earns CAATE accreditation

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) has granted accreditation to the University of Maine’s new Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program through the 2030–31 academic year.

A photo of a woman talking to a group of people on a video call.

UMaine to host summer educators institute with a focus on mental health and wellness

After a successful launch in 2022, the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and Summer University will host the second annual UMaine Educators Institute, June 22–23.

College of Education and Human Development faculty and staff awards announced

The recipients of this year’s University of Maine College of Education and Human Development faculty and staff awards were announced at a college-wide meeting on Friday, April 21.

University of Maine students from associate professor of literacy Susan Bennett-Armistead's ERL 319 class at the Literacy Night held at Viola Rand Elementary School in Bradley, Maine.

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.

Associate professor of higher education Leah Hakkola, higher education master's students Sabrina Murray, Devin Franklin, and Sophie Audu, and professor of higher education Elizabeth Allan at the 2023 University of Maine College of Education and Human Development Student Awards Ceremony.

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.

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.

Ben Campbell on the front steps of Fogler Library on the University of Maine campus.

Ben Campbell: Sixth-generation Black Bear holds up family traditions

Ben Campbell is part of the sixth generation University of Maine graduates from his family, whose Black Bear origins can be traced back to the earliest graduating class.