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91ÖÆÆ¬³§ to hold virtual 2021 commencement

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ will celebrate its 2021 graduates with a virtual graduation ceremony to mark their success as they move forward to bright futures. Given the continued higher numbers of COVID-19 cases in Maine and CDC guidelines around gatherings, the College has decided that it would be unsafe to hold a traditional in-person commencement… More »

Nearly 1,200 students named to Fall Semester Dean’s List

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is proud to announce that nearly 1,200 students have been named to the 2021 Fall Semester Dean’s List. Students completing at least nine credit hours with a semester grade point average of at least 3.0 are named to the Dean’s List, provided no grade was lower than a C and the… More »

Welcome to the Spring Semester

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ will offer most of its courses online during the Spring Semester, with a limited number of in-person classes for academic programs that require hands-on learning.Ìý Advising, Financial Aid, the Student Accounts Office and the Learning Commons will support students online and by email, phone and/or teleconferencing. 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ released an overview of its Spring Semester… More »

Student Spotlight: Meet Cedric Fredrickson

Education was a low priority in Cedric Fredrickson’s home when he was growing up. Now he’s preparing to graduate with a Business degree, a near-perfect GPA and a goal of becoming a CPA. Growing up in Bangor, Fredrickson was raised by a mother who discouraged him from going to school. But inside, he had a… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ to host A Light on the Point fundraiser,Ìýpay tribute to employee, alumnus and business supporter

The 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Foundation will host its annual fundraiser virtually and pay tribute to an employee, an alumnus, and an area business and organization for their achievements and contributions to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ during a challenging year. This year’s A Light on the Point fundraiser will be held remotely via Zoom for safety reasons because… More »

Drive-in pinning ceremony welcomes graduates to nursing profession

The 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Nursing program held a drive-in pinning ceremony to pay tribute to its fall graduates and welcome them to the nursing profession. Graduating students, families, friends, faculty and others gathered in their cars on the evening Dec. 19 in a parking lot at the Clarion Hotel in Portland, where they watched a prerecorded 28-minute… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ updates Spring Semester schedule in response to COVID-19 surge

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is adjusting its Spring Semester plans in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 cases in Maine following the holiday season. 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ will offer most of its courses online during the Spring Semester, with a limited number of in-person classes for academic programs that require hands-on learning. The start of the semester… More »

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Jocelyne Kamikazi

When Jocelyne Kamikazi immigrated to the U.S. from Burundi in search of a better life, she didn’t envision going to college or starting a business. Not only has she earned two college degrees, she and her husband have opened a café in Portland. Jocelyne, her husband, Andre, and their 4-year-old son arrived in Portland as… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ community continues stepping up during pandemic

The 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Science Department has loaned one of its laboratory freezers to the Maine Center for Disease Control for COVID-19 vaccines that need to be stored at ultra-cold temperatures. It’s the latest example of faculty, staff, students and the College stepping up and helping where they can during the coronavirus pandemic. The Maine CDC is… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Foundation seeks nominations for Light on the Point awards

The 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Foundation is accepting nominations for its virtual Light on the Point awards ceremony to pay tribute to an 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ employee, an alumnus and a business that have gone above and beyond during this challenging year. People can cast their votes through Dec. 10 using the online awards nomination form. The winners will be… More »