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91ÖÆÆ¬³§ supports our Asian American and Pacific Islander community members

To the 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ community, I’m writing to bring to your attention to two opportunities to support our Asian American and Pacific Islander community members. My son and I will be attending a vigil in Portland later today to stand against anti-Asian violence following the recent shocking events against AAPI people both close to home and… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Dean contributes to new higher education report

The Institute for Higher Education Policy has released a new report with recommendations on how colleges can better utilize data in support of student success. The report, which includes insights from 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Dean of Student Success and Enrollment Barbara Conner, is available on the IHEP website.

Program Profile: TRIO SSS helps students succeed

Upon arriving at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§, Riley Himmelman turned to the TRIO Student Support Services program for the guidance and support they were looking for to succeed in college. As a first-generation college student 10 years removed from earning a GED, Himmelman had no inkling of what to expect in college. With TRIO, Himmelman received help and… More »

Study-abroad classes to reboot in 2022

91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™sÌýGlobalÌýStudies Center is offering two courses next spring that include travel to Spain and the Netherlands. For the 2022 Spring Semester, students have two courses to choose from that allow them to study, travel and gain international experience. Amsterdam, Netherlands Global Healthcare Systems Travel: March 2022 (spring break) Instructors: Norma Willis, Katharine Roy-Gosselin In this… More »

On-campus ceremony commemorates Maine Statehood Day

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ marked the 201st anniversary of Maine’s statehood with a ceremony in the Old Settlers Cemetery, which contains the grave of one of the signers of the Maine Constitution. President Joe Cassidy, History Instructor Herb Adams, Student Senate President Joshua Parks and South Portland Historical Society Executive Director Kathryn DiPhilippo delivered remarks during a ceremony… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ to expand on-campus class offerings for Fall Semester

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ will have more students taking classes and living on campus this fall as it offers a more traditional college experience for students while still maintaining safety protocols. 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ announced Friday that it will offer more face-to-face instruction in the classroom and expanded opportunities to live in our residence halls in the… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ to celebrate 75th anniversary throughout year to honor proud past

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is celebrating its 75th anniversary to honor its proud past and aspire to an even stronger future. To commemorate its founding in 1946, 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is inviting current and former students, faculty and staff, community and business partners, and others to join in our 75th anniversary celebration. We invite all to share… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ students raise awareness, funds for historic African-American building

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ students have provided a boost to the restoration efforts of a historic building in Portland that is recognized as the nation’s third-oldest African-American meeting house. For their Honors in Action project for the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, students launched an awareness and fundraising campaign last fall to benefit the Abyssinian Meeting House, a… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ receives Military Friendly® School designation

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ has received the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation, given to institutions for their commitment and dedication to students who have served in the military. The designation was awarded by Military Friendly®, which evaluates colleges and universities using public data and responses from a proprietary survey. Institutions are measured on student retention,… More »

Culinary student receives prestigious Jean Ginn Marvin Scholarship

Julia Zampini, a Culinary Arts student at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§, has been awarded a Jean Ginn Marvin Scholarship by the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees. The scholarship, which covers all tuition and fees for a year, is awarded to second-year Culinary or Hospitality students at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ and York County Community College. It… More »