FARMINGTON — UMF celebrated the class of 2021 with virtual commencement ceremony May 8. The following graduates for the class of 2021 earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees: MAINE Acton: Emma Bennett, B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude; Albion: Molly Burns, B.S., Rehabilitation Services; Alfred: Katie Shupp, B.A., English; Arundel: Patience Rousseau, B.S., Early Childhood Education; Auburn: […]
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Nelson earns master’s degree in education
SEWARD, Neb. — Sarah Nelson of Searsmont earned a Master of Education degree from Concordia University, Nebraska.
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Assumption University showcases Augusta student’s research
WORCESTER, Mass. — Anne Guadalupi of Augusta was one of 38 students selected to present an original academic research project at Assumption University’s 27th annual Undergraduate Symposium, held virtually April 19. Guadalupi, a member of the class of 2021, presented “The History and Pathogenicity of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).” She was part of a group […]
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Local students earn excellence award at NJ university
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Three local students have earned an award of excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. Jennifer Mushero of Oakland and Karen Lane of Waterville both earned awards at the university’s College of Health Professions. Bethanie Farr of Winslow […]
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Phi Kappa Phi inducts 4 new members
BATON ROUGE, La. — Four University of Maine students recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi: Briana Quirion of Waterville, Anna Peterson of Chelsea, Melissa Garand of Manchester and Meredith Backus of Oakland. Phi Kappa Phi collegiate honor society is the nation’s oldest and most selective for all academic disciplines.
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Benton’s Hoyt named a 2021 student of year
Adrian Hoyt of Benton, a student at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, has been named one of seven 2021 Students of the Year by the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees. Hoyt is enrolled in KVCC’s liberal studies program. He was unsure about his ability to succeed in college, but with the support […]
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Greene’s Pierce named 2021 student of year
Sarah Pierce of Greene, a student at Central Maine Community College in Auburn, has been named one of seven 2021 Students of the Year by the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees. She enrolled at CMCC because she wanted a career change, according to a news release. She earned her degree in business administration […]
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Augusta student receives honors convocation award
WORCESTER, Mass. — Anne Guadalupi of Augusta, a member of the class of 2021 at Assumption University, received the departmental award for biotechnology and molecular biology and the Ray Marion Award, which is given to the top seniors with the highest grade point averages as they enter their senior year. The university honored 80 students […]
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Augusta student inducted into Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, La. — Coralynn Emery of Augusta recently was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Emery was initiated at University of Southern Maine. Emery is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi […]
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UMA to offer summer financial literacy course
The University of Maine at Augusta is offering an online financial literacy course for Maine high school students during summer session. David Leach, a retired Maine State government financial regulatory employee and a UMA lecturer since 2002, will be the lead instructor. “The creation of Personal Financial Planning (BUA151), as an online course exclusively for […]