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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Sandra Caron, a nationally-recognized longtime professor of family relations and human sexuality at the University of Maine, spoke with the Bangor Daily News about the discourse of sex and how it has changed over the years. “Sex isn’t dirty or shameful. I think we, as a society, are starting to come around to that,” Caron […]
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Capital News Service, based at Virginia Commonwealth University, interviewed Elizabeth Allan, a University of Maine professor of higher education, about the Hazing Prevention Consortium she directs. “We provide what’s called technical assistance, or coaching and expertise to help each institution develop their own strategic plan for hazing prevention that’s tailored to their particular campus culture […]
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As schools nationwide struggle with staffing shortages, two University of Maine faculty members are exploring ways to empower and elevate teachers as leaders in their schools and communities. For the past two years, Rebecca Buchanan and Tammy Mills from the School of Learning and Teaching in UMaine’s College of Education and Human Development have facilitated […]
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Elizabeth Allan, a University of Maine professor of higher education leadership, spoke with Stateline about anti-hazing laws, particularly the inclusion of a consent clause. According to the article, a consent clause “asserts that an individual’s willingness to participate in potentially hazardous actions — as when a student agrees to a certain activity — does not […]
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Penny Bishop, dean of the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, spoke to News Center Maine about the Educator Accelerator program at RSU 34 in Old Town. Through the program, which was created in coordination with UMaine, the University of Maine at Augusta’s Bangor campus, Husson University and Eastern Maine Community College, […]
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This semester, the Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center (MHC) welcomes four new undergraduate research fellows: Chapman “Chappy” Hall, Iris Loehr, Sarah Renee Ozlanski and Katherine Ritche. This new cohort will join current fellows Paige Allen, Sebastien Chamberlain, Abigail Roberts and Willow Wind. MHC undergraduate fellows receive an award of up to $8,000 over the […]
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