News Center Maine promoted a tree lighting ceremony being held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 at the University of Maine Alfond Stadium as part of Trent’s Trees, a statewide initiative in which trees are lit and ornaments are hung to honor those who have died by suicide or are struggling with mental health. […]
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The Bangor Daily News and Daily Bulldog highlighted three new graduate certificates from the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development involving multilingual special education, adapted physical education and outdoor leadership.
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The University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development is launching three new graduate certificates aimed at teachers looking to boost their knowledge and skills in the areas of multilingual special education, adapted physical education and outdoor leadership. The five-course (15 credits) Multilingual Special Education graduate certificate, offered entirely via UMaineOnline, is designed to […]
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Ask any veteran educator what the most important thing an aspiring teacher can do to prepare themselves for a career in the classroom, and they will likely say there’s no substitute for first-hand experience. At the University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development, “Early and Often” is the motto when it comes to […]
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The University of Maine has once again been ranked among the best higher education institutions nationwide in multiple annual college guides. In the U.S. News and World Report 2024 Best Colleges, UMaine was featured in a list of top National Universities — those producing groundbreaking research and offering a full range of undergraduate, master’s and […]
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The Bangor Daily News highlighted the gift from the family of Sam Martinez, who died as a result of a hazing incident in 2019, to support University of Maine professor Elizabeth Allan’s research on hazing prevention. The family’s hope is that the establishment of the Sam Martinez Hazing Prevention Fund will save lives by creating […]
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When she graduates from the University of Maine in May, Kimmy Chhoeuk of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, plans to go directly into a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Although she’s not sure where she’ll continue her education, Chhoeuk — a kinesiology and physical education major with a concentration in exercise science and a minor in psychology […]
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WMTW reported on Jonathan Moody of MSAD 54 in Skowhegan, Canaan, Mercer, Smithfield, Cornville and Norridgewock being named Maine’s 2024 Superintendent of the Year. According to the article, “Moody holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Maine and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from the University of Maine in Farmington.”
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When Jolayne Houtz remembers her son, Sam Martinez, words like “adored,” “gifted,” “warm” and “athletic” come to mind. “The thing I always remember about Sam was that he was really loyal,” Houtz says. “He always wanted to be there for his friends if they were having a hard time. Just always supportive and kind.” Growing […]
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In a story about a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate to address hazing on college campuses, the Star Tribune highlighted a 2008 national study on the issue conducted by University of Maine researchers. The study, which was conducted by researchers Elizabeth Allan and Mary Madden, found that three-quarters of fraternity members report they have […]
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