The #MakeMercyReal Challenge encourages incoming students to act on Sister Catherine McAuley’s philosophy of mercy, in exchange for one of four full-ride scholarships.
Saint Joseph’s College
40th Trek Across Maine will bring about 1,000 bicyclists through Lewiston
The event has raised $31 million since 1985, funding that has gone toward education, advocacy and research about lung diseases and health.
St. Joseph’s College lays off 10 employees
No teaching positions were eliminated, according to college President Joseph Cassidy.
SMCC president leaving for Saint Joseph’s College
Southern Maine Community College President Joe Cassidy has resigned, effective Aug. 1, to become president of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish. Cassidy served as president of Southern Maine Community College for six years, with a prior five-years as president of Washington County Community College. During his tenure at SMCC, he led the college […]
Saint Joseph’s event will focus on stopping hate crime
The New England Arab American Organization will be sponsoring a free event in Standish that focuses on stopping hate crime. “No Doubt: How to be an Active Bystander” will be held at St. Joseph’s College of Maine from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 7 and include training on how to safely intervene while witnessing acts of hate. […]
Saint Joseph’s College institutes new COVID-19 restrictions, student fines
The college, in the wake of another outbreak, tightens pandemic policies in the residence halls.
Wastewater monitoring for COVID-19 expanding in Maine
Infected people shed fragments of the coronavirus in their waste, and those ‘markers’ can be useful tools for communities and colleges monitoring levels of the virus.
College ramps up COVID protocols for students’ return
Saint Joseph’s College administrators say that they “learned a ton” about COVID-19 prevention and are confident in their precautions for the start of the spring semester next week.
Wastewater testing sheds light on COVID-19 trends
However, there has not been enough screening statewide to offer warning signs of potential case spikes.
Outbreak sends 800 Saint Joseph’s students home
The phased COVID-19 testing began Monday and will finish Friday as all residential students move out; the Standish campus will be closed until the new year.