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higher education

Published
July 7, 2020

Bates students demand lower tuition for squeezed semester

A diminished "college experience" ought to cost less, insist more than 500 signers of a petition that details concerns about Bates' plans for the fall. The school, however, insists it has layed out adequate options for on- and off-campus education for its students.
Published
July 6, 2020

ICE issues rules saying international students must leave U.S. if classes go online

The guidelines issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement add pressure for campuses to reopen even amid growing concerns about the recent spread of COVID-19 among young adults.
Published
May 15, 2020

Maine Voices: Now is the time to start preparing for schools to reopen in the fall

Both K-12 and post-secondary institutions should develop screening, sanitizing, testing and technology strategies.
Published
May 9, 2020

Another View: Suing over COVID college shutdown teaches the wrong lesson

Students need to understand that sometimes, you must sacrifice for the greater good.
Published
May 2, 2020

Maine Voices: Higher-education pundits are drawing the wrong lesson from COVID-19

The pandemic has made clear the ways in which fully online learning is no substitute for the traditional campus-based experience for young adults.

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Published
April 13, 2020

Maine colleges and universities receive $41 million in federal coronavirus aid

Half the money distributed under the federal relief package must go directly to students.
Published
March 11, 2020

Colby, Thomas colleges in Waterville monitor virus reactions but announce no major changes

Both Colby College and Thomas College have already been restricting some college-related travel and said in statements Tuesday that they were closely watching the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing their responses.
Published
March 11, 2020

Commentary: Career and technical education is an investment with cascading benefits for Maine

Three bills would invest in programs across the state that train carpenters, welders, electricians, builders and other essential workers.
Published
March 8, 2020

The Maine Millennial: It’s not liberal arts colleges that turn kids liberal

But meeting people from other walks of life does tend to open minds.
Published
February 23, 2020

Maine Voices: Expanding early learning, computer science can boost institute’s reach

Efforts that strengthen Maine’s ability to compete and succeed in the modern innovation economy deserve increased support.