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Hannaford, Portland Adult Ed partner on New Mainer leadership program
March 7, 2022The supermarket chain and the city's adult education program have teamed up to create a program that trains foreign-born candidates for retail jobs and leadership roles.
March 7, 2022
'Know your voice and own it': Maine leaders offer Women’s Day wisdom
Updated: March 8, 2022More than a dozen female trailblazers from across the state share their advice for young women about career building and leadership.
Updated: March 8, 2022
The labor crunch continues, but Maine’s nursing shortage shrinks
March 3, 2022A 2015 report projected a workforce shortage of 3,200 registered nurses by 2025. The adjusted forecast for that year predicts a shortage of 1,450.
March 3, 2022
USM gets anonymous $1M gift for 'life-changing' scholarship programs
Updated: March 4, 2022The donations include $750,00 for the Promise Scholarship Program and $250,000 for the Access to Education Fund at USM.
Updated: March 4, 2022
College endowments made money last year, and in Maine, some made a lot
Updated: March 14, 2022Endowments enjoyed a banner year in 2021, and several Maine schools reported impressive jumps in their financial resources. But the picture is different at other institutions. Mainebiz puts the numbers in perspective.
Updated: March 14, 2022
New dorm expected to ease housing crunch at Bar Harbor college
Updated: March 2, 2022College of the Atlantic plans to build a new dorm for students to help alleviate housing woes in the expensive local real estate market.
Updated: March 2, 2022
10 student-led startups to compete in 'Greenlight Maine Collegiate Challenge'
Updated: March 2, 2022The college edition of the business-pitch competition is scheduled to start airing on Maine Public Television later this month.
Updated: March 2, 2022
UMaine says new 3D-printed USMC vessel is largest of its kind
Updated: February 28, 2022The longer of the two prototype vessels is the largest 3D-printed object in the world. They’re capable of transporting two shipping containers and a Marine rifle squad with three days of supplies.
Updated: February 28, 2022
University of Maine at Farmington will make leadership change this summer
February 23, 2022Edward Serna, who began his tenure at UMF three years ago, is returning to his alma mater in South Carolina to serve as president. The University of Maine System has seen several other leadership changes in recent years.
February 23, 2022
$3M gift to Colby College will expand aid to cover books, mousepads, winter scarves
February 22, 2022The donation will fund grants of $1,250 to about 100 freshmen this fall, helping them cover incidental expenses that add to Colby's annual fees of $77,000. The college provides financial aid to 42% of students.
February 22, 2022Maine college enrollment fell in 2020 because of COVID, report says
February 18, 2022Educate Maine's latest annual barometer focuses less on test scores while adding measures of student well-being, access and participation in postsecondary education opportunities.
February 18, 2022
Mills proposes returning $411M to taxpayers, high-speed internet for all by 2024
Updated: February 11, 2022In her State of the State address on Thursday evening, Maine's Democratic governor called for a series of measures to bolster the state's economy and workforce.
Updated: February 11, 2022
$100K gift from Maine Beer Co. will create brewing internship at USM
Updated: February 9, 2022The goal is to promote diversity and inclusion within the craft beverage industry by providing access to education, on-the-job training and mentoring.
Updated: February 9, 2022
UMaine climbs to highest tier of national research universities
February 7, 2022Over the last five years, research and development expenditures at UMaine have grown 80.2%, helping the school achieve designation as a top-tier research university.
February 7, 2022
Colby College acquires two islands where Andrew Wyeth painted famous works
February 4, 2022The Waterville college has acquired two islands off Port Clyde where renowned American artist Andrew Wyeth painted some of his greatest works.
February 4, 2022
With $383K grant, aquaculture ‘pioneers’ program aims to grow workforce
February 3, 2022Workforce training is top of mind in Maine’s aquaculture industry. A new program will provide paid internships.
February 3, 2022
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