higher education Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Opinion: How will today’s college students look back on their education?

by Paula Boyce Special to the Telegram March 24, 2024March 21, 2024

The technological advances that have taken place in higher education present many challenges, sure, but also many conveniences.

Times Record

Local scholarship helps single parents pursue higher education

by The Times Record January 14, 2024

Single parents in the Midcoast who have custody of a minor child or children and have been out of secondary education for at least five years are eligible to apply for the Judith W. Williams Scholarship. The scholarship funds can be utilized for tuition costs at an accredited college or trade school, or for payments […]

New enrollment numbers show expected growth at Maine community colleges

by Lana Cohen October 23, 2023October 23, 2023

Enrollment in Maine’s seven community colleges rose by 12.2% between 2019 and 2023, almost the same amount that enrollment declined in the state’s public university system.

Nation & World, Schools and Education

ACT test scores for U.S. students drop to new 30-year low

by CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press October 11, 2023October 11, 2023

The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in first-year college courses.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Public higher education enhances our communities in more ways than one

by Jacqueline Edmondson Special to the Press Herald October 5, 2023October 4, 2023

The success of public colleges and universities relies on public trust. We must not let that trust wane, says USM’s president.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Keeping affirmative action for the military won’t guarantee diversity

by Christian Collins Progressive Perspectives October 3, 2023October 2, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court’s exemption – leaving aside its hypocrisy and racism – isn’t the way to ensure that the armed forces are diverse, equitable or inclusive.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Colleges ignore growing skepticism of higher ed at their peril

by James D. Herbert Special to the Press Herald September 10, 2023September 9, 2023

The benefits of college continue to far outweigh the pitfalls. It’s falling to institutions like mine to make that known.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Bates College ranked among least economically diverse elite universities in U.S.

by Lana Cohen September 8, 2023September 10, 2023

A New York Times analysis of 286 elite colleges and universities found that the Lewiston school has one of the lowest percentages of the low-income students who qualify for Pell Grants. Bowdoin and Colby colleges also have below-average economic diversity, according to the research.