The school created the degree in order to address the growing interests of students, demands in the job market and the institution’s mission of being “America’s Environmental College.”
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, New England, Schools and Education
Harvard graduate students authorize a strike; no date set
A union representing close to 5,000 teaching and research assistants says it is at an impasse with the school on issues including pay, benefits and protections from discrimination.
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Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Winslow to pick replacements for three officials and vote on town charter in November
Three candidates will vie for two at-large Town Council seats at the ballot boxes Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
University of Maine receives $1 million for new engineering center
The $1 million gift from aerospace company Pratt & Whitney will fund a machine tool suite in a new engineering center.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield-based school district to reinforce school security with $40,500 grant
Each school in the district will undergo improvements intended to increase safety.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan High civil rights team addresses transphobia as a welcome is prepared for all
Members of the civil rights club; Gay, Straight, Transgender Alliance; art club and volunteers planted flags, window markers and banners throughout the school to spark conversations about biases.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
Cape High student won’t be suspended while court considers free speech case
Aela Mansmann’s 3-day suspension is on hold until the judge determines whether school officials violated her rights by punishing her for posting notes about an alleged rapist in the school.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Residents criticize Kennebunk school district’s response to concerns about race-based bias
The husband of former teacher Rosa Slack was among those who spoke to the school board Wednesday night, urging members to consider ways to respond better to issues his wife first raised 3 years ago.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education
Bates College teacher, students make scientific breakthrough
A Bates College assistant professor and his students have created a new molecule that could change the way we treat some of humanity’s most dreaded diseases.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine school districts get $1.25 million to improve school safety
Five districts are receiving money for upgrades that include cameras, community training and security systems.