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Husson marks new chapter with state-of-the-art College of Business building
Updated: August 27, 2021Husson University on Thursday officially inaugurated the new Harold Alfond Hall, its new College of Business building in Bangor. The building features virtual-reality learning facilities that are unique to New England, the school says.
Updated: August 27, 2021
In 'design' of the times, Maine College of Art unveils name change, possible expansion
Updated: August 24, 2021Founded in 1882 as the Portland School of Art, the institution will now call itself Maine College of Art & Design as it proceeds with plans to expand its physical footprint in Maine's largest city.
Updated: August 24, 2021
Portland schools win a $500K foundation grant to help with 'postsecondary success'
August 19, 2021The three-year award, from the Boston-based Barr Foundation, will bolster the district’s “Planning for Postsecondary Success for All Students” project.
August 19, 2021
A new vaccine, for fish? Using Maine wood fiber? UMaine researchers are on it
Updated: August 19, 2021Injectable vaccines are necessary for protecting farmed fish from lethal pathogens. But water- and oil-based vaccines are expensive and can cause undesired side effects. Nanocellulose from Maine may provide a better alternative.
Updated: August 19, 2021
Hands-on program helps fill workforce pipeline in Maine's $600M logging industry
Updated: August 23, 2021A joint initiative of the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine, several of the state's community colleges and industry partners, the certificate program is training dozens of students at a time — and saving logging businesses money.
Updated: August 23, 2021
University of Maine at Augusta provost slated to serve as interim president
Updated: August 12, 2021University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy will ask the trustee executive committee to approve Joseph Szakas for the interim post at a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24.
Updated: August 12, 2021
Women to Watch: At Husson University, Marie Hansen is training students for jobs of the future
Updated: August 9, 2021In her dual role at Bangor's Husson University, Marie Hansen is all about collaboration. Now she's trying to create a space for more of it among students, faculty, business and technology. That synergy may create an economic engine for the region.
Updated: August 9, 2021
Celebrating the 2021 Mainebiz Women to Watch
Updated: August 9, 2021For the 13th year, Mainebiz recognizes a group of remarkable women leaders, from every field of business and the nonprofit world, who are changing the state for the better.
Updated: August 9, 2021
Thomas College to launch major in growing esports field
Updated: August 6, 2021The Waterville school will launch a new major in Esports and Gaming Administration in fall 2022, to prepare graduates for jobs in an industry projected to reach $3 billion by 2022.
Updated: August 6, 2021
UMaine System, College of the Atlantic, other schools mandate COVID-19 vaccination
August 5, 2021Students at Maine's public university system must be vaccinated by Aug. 20, and a similar policy may be required for UMS staff and faculty. College of the Atlantic and over 640 other colleges and universities now have mandates.
August 5, 2021
Brewer startup offers mess-making play for kids
August 4, 2021The self-financed operation was sparked by ideas a mother had around sensory play. One night, a business plan clicked into gear. “Messy is really, really messy,” said the founder. “We fling paint on the wall and then wipe our hands on our lab coats.”
August 4, 2021
UNE gets $150K to boost diversity in pharmacy workforce
Updated: August 4, 2021A $75,000 grant from Covetrus Inc. will support scholarships and research, while $75,000 from Hannaford Supermarkets will support scholarships at Maine's largest educator of health professionals.
Updated: August 4, 2021
Maine forest industry group rolls out strategies to grow workforce
Updated: July 30, 2021If Maine’s forest industry is to continue its growth, thousands of new workers will be needed over the next 15 years to replace retiring ones. Recommendations include marketing the jobs to more high school students and out-of-state workers.
Updated: July 30, 2021
Surveys show mixed results for Maine farmers during pandemic, more support needed
Updated: July 30, 2021There have been both significant income losses and some gains, and farmers are having to use more creativity and collaboration in marketing their products.
Updated: July 30, 2021
Maine Venture Fund names Brien Walton as chair
July 28, 2021The CEO of Acadia Capital Management L3C and director of Husson University's Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business brings deep expertise in community and economic development, along with entrepreneurial and innovation initiatives.
July 28, 2021
UMaine advances $17M proposal to convert two campus buildings into hotel
July 27, 2021The public-private development partnership is one of several new investments at the flagship campus of the University of Maine System.
July 27, 2021
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