Schools and Education
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PublishedApril 24, 2024
Columbia University extends talks with Gaza war protesters, averting another confrontation
On Wednesday about 60 tents remained at the encampment, which appeared calm, with students going in and out.
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PublishedApril 23, 2024
City review of new Roux Institute turns to highway ramp, bike lanes, buses and parking
When complete, the new campus is expected to host about 5,000 students in East Deering at the site of the former B&M Baked Beans factory.
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PublishedApril 23, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protests sweep U.S. college campuses after mass arrests at Columbia
Schools struggle with where to draw the line between allowing free expression while maintaining safe and inclusive campuses.
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PublishedApril 22, 2024
University of Maine System seeing early success with new direct admissions program
UMaine schools are part of a national trend where acceptance offers are made to select students who never officially applied. So far, nearly 300 students who received the UMaine offers have enrolled.
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PublishedApril 21, 2024
Overcrowded Maine schools face looming crisis when voters reject bonds
Districts such as Scarborough and others in southern Maine – where residents have balked at tax hikes – have few alternatives when they need to fund large construction projects.
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PublishedApril 20, 2024
UMaine student treated for minor injuries after being struck by university vehicle
A graduate student was hit by a van driven by a university employee while walking Friday on the Orono campus.
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
Biden Title IX rules set to protect trans students, abuse survivors
The Biden administration finalized sweeping Title IX rules barring discrimination against transgender students and ordering a new system for sexual assault claims.
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward
The broadest forgiveness category would help borrowers who owe more than they originally borrowed because of runaway interest.
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PublishedApril 12, 2024
Colby College program to aid middle-income families with cap on tuition, room and board
The program is possible because of a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor, the Waterville college said.
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PublishedApril 12, 2024
Biden administration announces another round of loan cancellation under new repayment plan
The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellations Friday in an update on the progress of its SAVE Plan.
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