Education and Human Development

WFVX features Howorth discussing AI in the classroom

WFVX (FOX22/ABC7) featured Sarah Howorth, a special education professor at the University of Maine, for a discussion on the benefits of artificial intelligence in the classroom. AI possesses the potential to increase student engagement and provide note taking capabilities, she said.

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UMaine unveils new Blue Horizons brand campaign

The University of Maine, the state’s public flagship and only Research 1 (R1) institution, has launched its new brand campaign, Blue Horizons, that invites everyone to experience world-class education in a welcoming place of ingenuity, exploration and collaboration.  The Blue Horizons campaign aims to distinctly define and communicate UMaine’s unique strengths, positioning it as a […]

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News Center Maine highlights Transfer ME program

News Center Maine reported on the new Transfer ME program, which guarantees community college graduates admission to any University of Maine System school. This initiative is designed to simplify the transfer process and encourage more students to pursue bachelor’s degrees.

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Community college graduates guaranteed admission to Maine’s public universities

Maine’s public universities, including the University of Maine and its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias, will guarantee admission to graduates of the state’s community colleges starting this fall. Under the terms of a new, historic Transfer ME agreement signed Wednesday, July 31, by Maine Community College System (MCCS) President David Daigler and […]

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UMaine research aims to help secondary school athletic trainers manage conflict

When a youth athlete suffers an injury in a game or practice, the decision about when they’re ready to return to their workout routine and ultimately to the field or court should be a collaborative decision between medical professionals, the athlete themselves and their family.  For high school athletes, and increasingly those who play middle […]

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UMaine, Rural Schools Collaborative to continue partnership supporting rural educators and communities

The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and the Rural Schools Collaborative (RSC) have agreed to extend their partnership focused on advancing the preparation and professional development of high-quality rural teachers and school leaders throughout New England. The parties recently signed a new memorandum of understanding to continue the collaboration through fiscal […]

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College of Education and Human Development announces leadership transition

The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development is getting new leadership heading into the 2024-25 school year.  After three years as dean of the college, Penny Bishop stepped down at the beginning of July to move closer to family. Ezekiel “Zeke” Kimball, who has been associate dean for undergraduate and teacher education, […]

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