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Colby’s new president intends to increase student diversity, work with city

David Greene starts his new job and talks with Waterville’s mayor.

While overall numbers are down, commitments from non-Maine transfers and first-year students are up 9 percent.

by Jennifer Van Allen Staff Writer July 2, 2014July 2, 2014

USM and Maine Maritime rank 23rd and 28th in the average net price for in-state students at four-year schools.

The state’s charter commission say Maine Connections Academy needs 20 more students to open.

A member of the Smith family raises questions about USM’s proposed sale of the house, saying the decision is up to the Wolfe’s Neck Farm Foundation.

Many parents are pleased, student projects are impressive, and the waiting list to enroll is growing, but much more work lies ahead.

Gov. LePage was among those who appeared in Portland on Friday to announce the $11.3 million in grants over the next five years.

The new majors at Farmington and Orono are expected to boost enrollment, without requiring additional resources.

Among the applicants is a virtual school that was rejected twice.

Chancellor James Page says the system will request more state funding to weather budget gaps.