The average increase of 2.5% will bring the average in-state tuition, room and board to $17,486 annually.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Notre Dame graduating seniors walk out on Pence
They protest policies he pursued as governor that they say targeted the most vulnerable.
UMaine System trustees approve reorganization at Presque Isle campus
They cut some administrative positions and merge two colleges there as they continue to streamline operations to reduce costs.
More than 1,000 graduate from Southern Maine Community College
The school holds its 70th commencement exercises at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.
Biden urges Colby grads to stay engaged, build ‘bonds of empathy’
The former vice president says it’s more important now than ever to treat every person with dignity.
Unity preschool program emphasizes importance of the outdoors
Educators borrow from a model started in Alna that found nature can benefit child development.
Feats add up for this young math wiz
A master’s degree comes early for Stephanie Mui – before she even graduates high school.
More than 1,800 UNE students graduate in Portland
The ceremony at Cross Insurance Arena includes the first graduates of the College of Dental Medicine.
Oak Hill school to change dress code after Litchfield girl challenges rules for shorts
Peyton Guay, 12, wants to replace the standard fingertip test with a consistent rule on the appropriate length of shorts, and after a student petition drive she has the attention of school officials.
Police say student who brought airsoft gun to Westbrook school won’t be charged
An alert was issued that prompted a lockdown at four local schools; it was lifted after about an hour.