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Schools and Education

Published
September 22, 2014

Capping a long debate, trustees cut three programs at USM

They decide to phase out two majors and a graduate program as they work to close budget gaps.
Published
September 22, 2014

UMaine System trustees to mull program cuts, funding requests

They will look at consolidating human resources services, phasing out academic programs and asking for more state funding.
Published
September 21, 2014

Around Maine, green is BMOC: Big mandate on campus

Sustainability efforts are being made in higher-education institutions in just about every corner of Maine.
Published
September 21, 2014

Colby conference spotlights rights violations from women’s perspectives

Clare Byarugaba, an activist from Uganda, is scheduled to participate in the Oct. 8-10 human rights conference at Colby College in Waterville.
Published
September 21, 2014

Newsweek cites Winthrop High School’s college prep

The school is one of the best in the nation for preparing students for college, the magazine says.

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Published
September 20, 2014

New campaign aims to end sexual attacks on campus

President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden launch the initiative, called "It's On Us," at an event in the White House.
Published
September 20, 2014

UMA interim president cites ‘Don Quixote’ at convocation

He says a mix of idealism and pragmatism is the best approach to this year's theme of innovation.
Published
September 18, 2014

Cost of Maine’s public colleges tops legislative panel’s agenda

Higher education officials say maintaining state funding and increasing financial aid are the keys.
Published
September 16, 2014

Maine Sen. Angus King introduces student loan bill

The proposal would allow students to consolidate college debt into 10-year fixed repayment plans or income-based repayment plans.
Published
September 15, 2014

Ban considered for shock device used by Massachusetts school

The Food and Drug Administration is trying to decide whether the device is cruel or effective for the hardest-to-treat cases of autism and other intellectual disabilities.