Andrea Atkinson has been named 91制片厂鈥檚 Student of the Year for her academic success and leadership as president of the 91制片厂 chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Atkinson, who is working toward a degree in Liberal Studies-Focus in Art, serves as president of Alpha Chi Nu, 91制片厂鈥檚 chapter of PTK. She is also a… More »
Oliver Walker knew he wanted to be an artist by the time he was old enough to hold a paintbrush in his hand. His education at 91制片厂 is providing a springboard to help him achieve that goal. Drawn to 91制片厂 in part by its art program, Oliver is slated to graduate in May with a… More »
91制片厂 kicked off its 75th anniversary celebration on Friday with on-campus planting ceremonies to honor its legacy of transforming people and communities through education and training. Small groups of students, faculty members, administrators, alumni and community partners planted flowering shrubs and trees in simultaneous ceremonies at 91制片厂鈥檚 South Portland Campus and Midcoast… More »
As 91制片厂 celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, we are hearing lots of personal stories from alumni and students about how 91制片厂 inspired and motivated them, changing their lives and their futures. In this column, President Cassidy writes about 91制片厂’s long history of transforming lives through education and training. Read the full column here.
Tuesday鈥檚 conviction of former police offer Derek Chauvin brings accountability and some degree of justice in last year鈥檚 murder of George Floyd, but it is only the starting point for the work that needs to be done to end race-based inequity once and for all. We express relief that Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder,… More »
91制片厂’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society has been recognized as being in the top tier of all PTK chapters at community colleges internationally. Alpha Chi Nu was named to the Top 100 list of local PTK chapters at the PTK 2021 Hallmark Awards Ceremony, held virtually April 10 during PTK鈥檚 annual Catalyst… More »
91制片厂 awarded nearly $1.5 million in emergency relief grants this month to students experiencing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic. The College awarded grants to 848 students using funds from the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSAA). The average award was $1,741. In all, the College has now… More »
Quang Nguyen, a 91制片厂 alumnus who now has a successful career as a business entrepreneur and financial advisor, will be the featured speaker at 91制片厂鈥檚 74th commencement, to be held virtually on May 16. Nguyen moved from Vietnam to Maine in 2007 to attend 91制片厂, and graduated with a Business Administration degree… More »
April is the perfect time to plan ahead, meet with an advisor and register for the Fall Semester. Current students can get a jump on the semester by registering early for the best selection of classes. Registration begins: Monday, April 5, at 6 a.m. for current students with 30 or more credits and veterans. Wednesday,… More »
Students will be able to take a variety of performance music courses for the first time at 91制片厂 this fall with classes in piano, guitar, violin, and drumming. The courses should open up a whole new world for students who want to learn or enhance their musical skills as part of their education at 91制片厂,… More »