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In the Spotlight: September 23 Campus Connections

Student Spotlight Maggie Chipman, finding her calling Maggie Chipman came to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ to explore her interests and find her passion. She’s done just that and now hopes to build a career as a political organizer. Maggie came to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ in 2018 straight out of high school and is enrolled in the Liberal Studies program. She… More »

Maine Fire Service Institute awarded federal grant to enhance fire-training capabilities

The Maine Fire Service Institute (MFSI) has been awarded a federal grant to purchase new fire training equipment that will allow it to enhance its training capabilities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency notified MFSI this month that it has been approved for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) of $92,980 for equipment used in hazardous… More »

Top Stories: September 9 Campus Connections

Four-year colleges schedule visits to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Interested in transferring after graduation? Admissions reps from colleges and universities in Maine and elsewhere in New England will be a common sight at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ in the coming months. Throughout the Fall Semester, representatives from four-year institutions will visit to answer questions and provide information about their schools. Each… More »

In the Spotlight: September 9 Campus Connections

Student Spotlight Sierra Firley, a love for learning Sierra Firley nearly flunked out of high school. But at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§, she has attained a near-perfect academic record with a goal of becoming an English as a Second Language teacher overseas. Growing up in a poor and troubled household, Sierra says she nearly dropped out of Ellsworth… More »

In the News: Back to school and “ready to take on a new chapter”

Summary:ÌýÌý91ÖÆÆ¬³§ students are feeling a wide range of emotions as the Fall Semester gets underway. In this column in The Times Record, President Cassidy writes that whether they’re coming to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ straight out of high school, a few years removed or making the leap many years ― or even decades ― after high school, starting… More »

Top Stories: August 26 Campus Connections

Welcome to the 2019-20 academic year 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is welcoming thousands of new and returning students to school for the start of the Fall Semester of the 2019-20 academic year. Here are some new and cool things that students should be aware of: Extended Hours. The Advising, Billing, Admissions, Financial Aid, IT/HelpDesk, Registration and Housing offices… More »

In the Spotlight: August 26 Campus Connections

Student Spotlight Kaylei Coombs, doing it her way Lots of students earn their associate degrees at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ and go on to earn bachelor’s degrees. Kaylei Coombs is doing it the other way around ― she already has a bachelor’s and is now completing her associate degree at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§. Kaylei enrolled at the University of Southern… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Marine Science Department to participate in coastal research funded through National Science Foundation grant

A $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a five-year initiative by 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ and other Maine educational and research institutions that aims to revolutionize the management and understanding of coastal ocean ecosystems. The National Science Foundation announced this week that the grant to the University of Maine and Bigelow… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Cyber Security program designated as National Center of Academic Excellence

91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s Cyber Security program is being recognized for academic excellence in preparing the next generation of cyber security professionals. The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) notified 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ that it has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education through 2024…. More »

Thirty-five 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ students participating in 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s Live-in Program’s Fire Academy

Thirty-five incoming 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ students are taking part in this year’s Summer Fire Academy to kick off their participation in the College’s Public Safety Student Live-in Program for the 2019-20 academic year. The Fire Academy, which began Monday and runs through Aug. 23, provides students three weeks of training to master basic fire… More »