In Maine and across the nation, the end of pandemic-related federal support is causing another round of closures and downsizing in the struggling industry.
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Record number of students flock to programs at Central Maine Community College
The Auburn community college has trended upward over the past few years while other community colleges have trended downward.
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Five-year enrollment figures pose grim outlook for University of Maine system
All but two of University of Maine system schools have experienced a decline in enrollment over the last five years.
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Borrowers reassess their budgets as student loan payments resume after pandemic pause
Not yet clear is how millions of people suddenly having less discretionary income might affect the economy.
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804,000 long-term borrowers see student loans forgiven before payments resume
Student loan payments start up again for most borrowers in October, but more than 800,000 people who have been paying for years are having their loans forgiven.
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Colleges should step up diversity efforts after affirmative action ruling, Biden administration says
The Education Department issued a report Thursday promoting strategies to increase diversity in the wake of a Supreme Court decision barring colleges from considering the race of applicants in the admission process.
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UMA and UMF team up to help with Maine workforce needs
UMA and UMF are collaborating on a grant program that will aim to remove financial barriers for students interested in pursuing certificates for substance use disorders counselor and employment specialist.
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Farmington school board director announces resignation
Alexander Creznic cited personal matters that conflict with his duties.
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UMaine Augusta and Maine Department of Labor to launch cybersecurity apprenticeship program
Maine would need to increase its number of cybersecurity professionals by 63% just to fill the number of current open positions.
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Farmington school’s football team wins hay bale decorating contest
Mt. Blue High School’s football team, one of 11 non-profit agencies and youth organizations entering the first hay bale decorating contest at Farmington Fair raised $218.51 to claim first place in the contest.