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PublishedSeptember 19, 2020
Unity College transformation had seeds in strategic choices before pandemic
Former faculty say the college's mission has been abandoned, but the administration says the institution is adapting as needed to ensure its survival.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2020
College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students
As schools and businesses get the OK to reopen, some college towns are moving in the opposite direction because of partying and rising COVID-19 infections among students.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2020
Sale of Unity College campus not imminent, but could have appeal
Buyers or developers, including some from other states, might have interest in site for a variety of uses, according to experts.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2020
Bates College may house some students in area hotels
Lewiston college is scrambling to get ready for students' return in a month to a transformed campus.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2020
Thomas College in Waterville moves certain graduate programs fully online
Onset of pandemic and having to offer courses 100% online enabled the college to more quickly migrate its graduate courses and have them approved.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedMarch 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.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2019
UMaine System to consider changes to Maine’s only law school
The University of Maine Board of Trustees will vote Sept. 16 on a proposal aimed at addressing financial challenges, growing enrollment and improving academic programming.
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