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Watch How This Rude Law Professor "Educates" Students

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:45:19 +0000

If there’s one thing you can say about politics, it certainly brings out the best in people. As you can see in the above video, a political “debate” went awry when a University of Oregon Professor physically pushed two students subsequent to making “racists remarks” towards them. While the students remained calm, Olmsted’s anger seemed [...]

FAME is Helping Mainers with Ways to Pay for Education

Renee Nelson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:42:18 +0000

It is always great to see and talk with someone that is so nice, like Elizabeth Vanderweide. I first met Elizabeth a few years ago because of the Harold Alfond College Challenge. Personally, I think she has one of the coolest jobs around. She helps people be aware and take advantage of money for secondary education.

Renee's Countdown to College Graduation: May 18, 2013

Renee Nelson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:17:34 +0000

I am a college student, what they call an “adult learner”. I am more “adult” than some in my program, less “adult” than others. By “adult” I mean…old. I have been doing since fall of 2008. This May I am due to graduate from Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield. This will be my first college degree. And this is how I am managing to keep the end in sight.

'Project Login' Aims to Help Maine Students Connect to Computer Science+ IT Careers

Renee Nelson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:06:27 +0000

This sounds interesting. Maine business and education leaders have launched an effort to double the number of computer science and information technology college graduates over the next four years. It’s called Project Login.

UMA to Offer Aviation Degree

Renee Nelson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:01:05 +0000

The University Of Maine Board Of Trustees said 'OK' to a new Bachelor of Science degree in aviation. The degree program will be offered at the University Of Maine Augusta. According to the KJ, the program was created to meet a growing need for commercial aviation professionals.

Students in Some States Getting Longer Days

Renee Nelson — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:28:08 +0000

School for thousands of public school students is about to get quite a bit longer. Five states will add at least 300 hours of learning time to the calendar in some schools starting in 2013. Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Tennessee will take part in the test.