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Top Stories: Feb 11 Campus Connections

Paying tribute to Dean’s List students Dozens of 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ students, family members, friends, and 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ staff and faculty took part in a January 31 recognition ceremony for students who made the Fall Semester Dean’s List. During the festive event at the McKernan Center, more than 50 students received Dean’s List certificates from President Joe Cassidy… More »

In the Spotlight: Feb 11 Campus Connections

Student Profile Max Salunek, turning it around Maximillian Salunek’s heart wasn’t into college when he first came to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§. But after a stint away from school, he came back with new determination and is on track to graduate this spring. Max cameÌýto 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ in 2015 after high school, but he struggled in class, was placed… More »

Campus Connections: What’s Happening February 11 – February 24

Academic: Monday, Feb. 11 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Learning Commons open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Advising Office open 11:30-1 p.m., iGrad informational launch, Campus Center lounge and Midcoast Campus Learning Commons Tuesday, Feb. 12 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Advising Office open 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Learning Commons open 11:30-1 p.m., iGrad informational launch, Campus Center lounge and Midcoast Campus… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ reaccredited by New England Commission of Higher Education for next 10 years

The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) has reaccredited 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ for the next 10 years, giving the College high marks when informing 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ of the reaccreditation. NECHE, formerly called the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, is the regional accreditation agency for colleges and universities in the six New England… More »

91ÖÆÆ¬³§, Husson University sign 18 transfer agreements

 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ and Husson University have entered into a series of agreements that ensure graduates from select 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ academic programs a smooth transition to correlating programs at Husson University. The agreements were finalized Thursday at a signing ceremony on Husson University’s Bangor campus. “These agreements allow students who are interested in continuing… More »

Top Stories: Jan 28 Campus Connections

Lawmakers come away impressed A group of state legislators came away impressed after meeting with 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ administrators, business partners, and current and former students during the College’s annual legislative breakfast meeting. Lawmakers from Portland and surrounding towns and cities came to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s Construction Technology Center on Saturday morning, January 26, to learn about 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s workforce… More »

In the Spotlight: Jan 28 Campus Connections

Student Profile Kameron Cross, moving ahead Besides working toward an HVAC degree, Kameron Cross is working a job that gives him real-world experience in his field for an HVAC company that’s offering him tuition reimbursement. Kameron admits he wasn’t too motivated in high school in Portland. Upon graduation, the HVAC program and low tuition drew… More »

Campus Connections: What’s Happening January 28 – February 10

Academic: Monday, Jan. 28 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Learning Commons open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Advising Office open 5 p.m., 50 percent refund period ends for tuition and fees for Spring Semester Tuesday, Jan. 29 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Advising Office open 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Learning Commons open Wednesday, Jan. 30 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Learning Commons open 8… More »

In the News: Spring Semester brings “nervicitement” about the future

Summary: Spring Semester has arrived at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§, marking the beginning of the final chapter of many students’ tenures at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§. In this Times Record column, President Cassidy writes that the Spring Semester is an exciting time that marks the start of students’ next steps into the future. Read the full column here.

2 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ students named semifinalists for Cooke Transfer Scholarship

Two 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ students have been named semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The foundation this week announced the list of semifinalists for the scholarships, which support high-achieving community college students who transfer to four-year institutions to complete their bachelor’s degrees. The 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ students named as semifinalists… More »