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PublishedFebruary 27, 2022
Maine nursing schools see enrollments rise amid pandemic
Students preparing for hospital careers say they aren't discouraged by the pressures of the pandemic, and instead are eager to help.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2022
Maine Voices: Pay Maine community college instructors fairly before granting free tuition
The economic feasibility of a social good cannot rely on the continued perpetuation of a socioeconomic injustice.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2022
Students say free Maine community college tuition will ease financial strain
Gov. Mills touted her proposal in Auburn on Friday and some students say the plan sounds good, but they need to see details before determining how it will affect them.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2021
Maine Voices: Business, higher ed have the same problem – can they work together to solve it?
The answer for Maine lies in presenting a new education and career pathway that combines work and studies at the same time.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2021
Our View: College enrollment drop could cost us later
COVID's disruption of people's lives could create long-term economic problems for the state.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2021
Maine college enrollments drop as pandemic, job market pull students from classrooms
The decline in higher education enrollment has been particularly felt by community colleges, which are seeing a 5.9 percent drop in student numbers this fall.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2021
Maine community colleges to make $60 million investment in workforce training
The funding will be used to launch a virtual center overseeing a variety of short-term training initiatives aimed at the unemployed, front-line workers and Mainers lacking degrees.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2021
Maine community colleges hold tuition and fees flat
Tuition for the 2021-22 academic year will remain at $96 per credit hour for Maine residents or $2,880 annually for a student taking 15 credits per semester.
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PublishedMay 25, 2021
Maine Voices: Reimagining higher education to help ensure a bright economic future for Maine
To power a vibrant economy, inclusive education and workforce investments and strong partnerships are critical.
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PublishedMay 12, 2021
School Notebook: May 12