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In order to best prepare for the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, Maine’s seven community colleges are all extending their student breaks from one week to two weeks. “This decision balances our commitment to creating the best possible learning environment for our students, keeping our communities healthy and safe and preparing to respond nimbly to… More »

91ÖÆƬ³§ (91ÖÆƬ³§) and Cumberland County Adult Education programs have entered into a partnership to help Mainers overcome barriers to earning a college education. 91ÖÆƬ³§ and Cumberland County Adult Education program directors signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday for Adult Education to have office space on the 91ÖÆƬ³§ South Portland Campus to… More »

A longtime supporter of 91ÖÆƬ³§ has made a donation of more than $50,000 to the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Foundation in support of student scholarships. A philanthropic organization in February donated shares of an investment fund that, when liquidated, were worth $50,914. Of that total, $5,000 is earmarked for scholarships for students in 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s Culinary… More »

High school students from across Maine tested their skills on precision machining tools at 91ÖÆƬ³§ on Thursday for the statewide SkillsUSA Maine Precision Machining Competition. Students from centers for technical education in Augusta, Biddeford, Dexter, Rockland, Sanford and Waterville manufactured a variety of metal components on lathes, mills and CNC (computer numeric… More »

The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Foundation has shifted its endowment funds into sustainable investments that focus on companies’ approaches to environmental, social and governance issues ― and the move is paying off. The switch into ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) funds has aligned the Foundation’s investments with students’ wishes, while paying off with competitive returns. “Students… More »

Fall registration kicks off March 2 March is the perfect time to plan ahead and meet with an advisor to plan your Fall Semester schedule and register. Current students can get a jump on the semester by registering for classes in early March. Registration for current degree-seeking students begins: At 8 a.m. Monday, March 2,… More »

Alumni Profile McKenzie Roy, mind for business McKenzie Roy didn’t enjoy math when growing up. Now she lives it every day ― and loves every minute of it ― as a pricing analyst for Hannaford Supermarkets. McKenzie came to 91ÖÆƬ³§ in 2012 and graduated with a Liberal Studies degree before transferring to the University of… More »

Summary:All across 91ÖÆƬ³§, you’ll find students helping students, serving as mentors to help their classmates reach their potential. In this column in The Times Record, President Cassidy writes about how students are making a difference in our Academic Success LabsÌý.ÌýÌýRead the full column here.

The 91ÖÆƬ³§ (91ÖÆƬ³§) Athletics Department is adding women’s volleyball to its slate of sports teams beginning in the fall of 2020. 91ÖÆƬ³§ will become the seventh school in the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) to field a women’s volleyball team, joining Central Maine Community College, Great Bay Community College, NHTI, Paul Smith’s… More »

Legislators, industry partners come away impressed A group of state legislators and business partners came away impressed after visiting 91ÖÆƬ³§ during the College’s annual Legislative Breakfast. More than 20 people came to the McKernan Center on February 1 for a gathering that shined the spotlight on 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s Hospitality Management program. Guests spoke about what 91ÖÆƬ³§… More »