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91ÖÆÆ¬³§ launches new manufacturing training class in partnership with Paradigm Windows

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is launching a new workforce training class to provide Paradigm Windows the skilled workers it needs to grow while improving career opportunities for Maine residents. The Manufacturing Technician course offers training in skills that include workplace safety, technical math, hand tool operation, measurement, assembly and lean manufacturing systems. The course is… More »

Top Stories: July 22 Campus Connections

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ professor goes Dutch Associate Professor Rachel Guthrie spent more than two weeks in The Netherlands to learn about the differences and similarities between 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ and a comparable school in that country. Guthrie visited ROC Technovium, a technical-vocational college in the city of Nijmegen, from May 18-June 1 as part of a faculty-exchange program. For… More »

In the Spotlight: July 22 Campus Connections

Alumni Spotlight Pamela Almodovar, la dolce vita It’s a long way from Maine to Italy. But that’s where 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ alumna Pamela Almodovar is now earning her bachelor’s degree after earning two degrees at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§. Pamela came to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ out of Bangor High School to study Culinary Arts. After earning her Culinary degree, she stuck around… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§’s Summer Academy Kicks Off for Fifth Year

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Dozens of recent high school graduates are participating in 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s fifth annual Summer Academy student success program allowing them to get a jump start on their college careers. Fifty-five students are enrolled in Summer Academy, a three-week intensive prep program that introduces students to college life, prepares them… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s On-the-Spot Acceptance Days offer simple solution for college admission

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is holding three On-the-Spot Acceptance Days allowing prospective students to complete the entire admissions process for the Fall Semester for free in a single visit. These On-the-Spot Acceptance Days will be held from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s South Portland Campus and Midcoast Campus in Brunswick on: Thursday, July 18 Tuesday,… More »

More than 1,200 students named to Spring Semester Dean’s List

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is proud to announce that more than 1,200 students have been named the 2019 Spring 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 »

Top Stories: June 17 Campus Connections

Student-athletes attain academic success Four 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ athletic teams made it to national championship tournaments this year. But student-athletes did more than shine on the playing field and court ― they also excelled in the classroom. For the Spring Semester, 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ student-athletes had an overall GPA of 2.71 (compared to an average 2.55 GPA among all… More »

In the Spotlight: June 17 Campus Connections

Faculty Spotlight Linda Aldrich, Poet Laureate Former 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ English instructor Linda Aldrich didn’t begin writing poetry until age 40. Now she serves as an ambassador of poetry for the Greater Portland region. Aldrich, who taught at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ for several years, was named Portland’s Poet Laureate in June of 2018. In her role, she helps promote… More »

A Light on the Point raises more than $70,000 for student scholarships, programs

The 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Foundation raised more than $70,000 at its A Light on the Point fundraiser to benefit students and 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s public safety programs. The event, held last month on 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s South Portland Campus, celebrated 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s Public Safety programs and the thousands of firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and others… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§, MaineHealth team up on new phlebotomy school to meet industry needs

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ (91ÖÆÆ¬³§), in partnership with MaineHealth, is launching a new class to train people to become skilled phlebotomists and provide MaineHealth with the workers it needs for future growth while improving career opportunities for Maine residents. The NorDx Phlebotomy School begins June 17 and runs through July 19. Up to 15 people… More »