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In the Spotlight: September 23 Campus Connections

Student Spotlight Maggie Chipman, finding her calling Maggie Chipman came to äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ 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 äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ 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 äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Interested in transferring after graduation? Admissions reps from colleges and universities in Maine and elsewhere in New England will be a common sight at äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ 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 äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾, 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:ÌýÌýäçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ 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 äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ 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 äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ 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 äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ 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 äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾. Kaylei enrolled at the University of Southern… More »

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ 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 äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ 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 »

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Cyber Security program designated as National Center of Academic Excellence

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’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 äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ that it has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education through 2024…. More »

Thirty-five äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ students participating in äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Live-in Program’s Fire Academy

Thirty-five incoming äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ 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 »