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Published
November 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.
Published
November 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.
Published
November 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.
Published
October 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.
Published
August 12, 2021

Vaccine mandate adopted for Kennebec Valley Community College, other community colleges in Maine

Students taking in-person classes at the college's campuses, including in Fairfield, will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Published
July 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.
Published
May 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.
Published
March 19, 2021

Maine community colleges to boost on-campus learning in fall

Expanded in-person classes, residential hall capacity and a return to other on-campus activities are expected.
Published
February 3, 2021

Maine community colleges train over 10,000 in COVID-19 readiness

The state's community colleges and industry groups are offering simple online training on how people can stay safe and in business during the pandemic.
Published
August 23, 2020

Community colleges attract Maine students wary of campus life during COVID-19

Some Maine students are opting to enroll at their local community colleges rather than four-year schools, driven by uncertainties about residential life and how courses will be taught during the pandemic.