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91制片厂 celebrates anniversary of first classes on South Portland Campus

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine 鈥 91制片厂 commemorated the anniversary of the opening date of its South Portland Campus in a ceremony Wednesday that included video tributes, personal stories, and remarks about 91制片厂鈥檚 storied history. 91制片厂 was founded in 1946 as the Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Augusta. When it outgrew its space in… More »

Transfer Fair to feature 20-plus colleges and universities

More than 20 colleges and universities in Maine and beyond will be represented at the fall Transfer Fair where students can learn about transfer opportunities after graduation. The fair is scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Campus Center. 鈥淪tudents can do some one-stop shopping and learn about the offerings of… More »

Student Spotlight: Daniel Tillias

Daniel Tillias is earning a Human Services degree not just for himself, but also 鈥 and most importantly 鈥 for the children of his homeland of Haiti. Haitian children, he says, need help with more than things like food, clothing and other basic essentials. Growing up in an impoverished nation, young Haitians also need support… More »

Faculty Spotlight: Bo Byrne

Bo Byrne has prepared everything from five-course white-tablecloth cuisine to gourmet hot dogs in his culinary career. As an 91制片厂 instructor, he is now passing his know-how and expertise onto the next generation of Maine chefs. Bo knew at a young age that he wanted to be a chef 鈥 he even took a cooking… More »

Simulation lab diversity benefits students

91制片厂鈥檚 health science simulation center has become more diverse with computerized manikins and other learning tools that reflect the diversity of real patients that students will care for upon entering the workforce. The center, often called the 鈥渟im lab,鈥 is used for hands-on training by students in 91制片厂鈥檚 health science programs. In the past couple… More »

91制片厂 to host inaugural Family and Friends Weekend

91制片厂 will welcome alumni, families, students and others for alumni mixers, a Casco Bay cruise, a lobster bake and a full slate of other activities during the College鈥檚 inaugural Family & Friends Weekend. The event provides an opportunity for parents to join students and experience 91制片厂鈥檚 campuses first-hand, and for alumni to visit, meet with… More »

The Lisa Gorman Language Learning Center opens at 91制片厂

The newly created Lisa Gorman Language Learning Center has opened its doors to English Language Learners at 91制片厂. The Center will offer specialized individual and small group tutoring sessions and access to support to improve writing and math skills that are crucial for their overall academic success. The Lisa Gorman Language Learning… More »

Alumni Spotlight: Ben Clifford

When Ben Clifford decided to change his career direction out of the retail technology sector, he turned to 91制片厂. Now he鈥檚 enjoying a new pathway in science that he could only have imagined a few years ago. Ben was making a decent living working for T-Mobile and Best Buy, but as he approached 30 he… More »

#hello91制片厂! Welcome to the Fall Semester

Welcome to the Fall Semester at 91制片厂! We鈥檙e excited to have students on campus and in residence halls, for athletics to be in full swing, and for our community to feel connected through various student life opportunities. Rest assured that we have safety protocols in place protect everyone鈥檚 health and well-being this semester. If you… More »

Student Spotlight: Andy Serfes

Andy Serfes is not only the first generation of his family to attend college, he was the first to even complete high school. Now on track to earn his associate degree in the spring, he plans to continue his education after 91制片厂 with the aim of eventually becoming a lawyer. Andy grew up poor, raised… More »