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. On May 12, the annual Literacy Connections Conference will return following a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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The Mount Desert Islander boosted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s and Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Kids Can Grow youth gardening program for kids ages 7–12 who live on Mount Desert Island or in surrounding towns. Register online by May 12.
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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. The theme of this year’s annual event is “Embracing Inquiry, Diversity, and Growth: Innovations in Education.” The institute features speakers, workshops, plenary work sessions, networking opportunities and more. “The Summer Technology Institute […]
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The University of Maine’s 2023 commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students will be May 5–6 at Harold Alfond Sports Arena. The Graduate School Commencement begins at 4 p.m. May 5, featuring an address by Suzanne Ortega, president of the Council of Graduate Schools. An estimated 424 graduate students are expected to be on hand […]
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The 2023 Presidential Awards recognize outstanding teaching in molecular and biomedical sciences, pioneering research in wireless sensor technology, public engagement and research focused on K–12 rural education, and innovation that has advanced Maine’s potato breeding program. Sally Molloy, associate professor of genomics, received the Presidential Outstanding Teaching Award; Ali Abedi, professor of electrical and computer […]
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The University of Maine at Machias will welcome students, family, faculty and staff to the 112th commencement at the Performing Arts Center on May 5 at 11 a.m. to watch 75 graduates receive their degrees. The ticketed event will be livestreamed, with two additional viewing areas available on campus — Science 102 and the Reynolds […]
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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. UMaine is the only institution in the state to make the list […]
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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. As previously announced, UMaine’s undergraduate athletic training program, with a long and distinguished history of producing certified athletic trainers, is transitioning to a graduate […]
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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. The awards recognize the hard work and dedication of those who work in the college, including their contributions to teaching, research and service at UMaine and beyond. […]
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Mechanical engineering major Lara Chern of Bow, New Hampshire is the 2023 University of Maine valedictorian. UMaine’s two 2023 salutatorians are Mikayla Reynolds of Winslow, Maine, a double major in business management and marketing, and biomedical engineering major Zoe Vittum of Brewer, Maine. The three will graduate May 6 at UMaine’s 221st commencement ceremonies. “We […]
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