Maine Campus Compact, a coalition of 17-member campuses, recently celebrated its 21st annual awards ceremony virtually to recognize Maine faculty, students, and community and corporate partners for outstanding work in public service and civic engagement. During these unprecedented times, the coalition’s 2022 award recipients’ positive impacts on campuses and in communities throughout the state reinforce […]
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Fayette student graduates from SUNY Potsdam
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Jacob Cockrell of Fayette graduated May 21 from State University of New York Potsdam. He earned a Master of Science in teaching degree in middle/secondary Earth science education.
Local students named winners of Maine CDC poster contest
Two of the four winners of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2022 Lyme Disease Awareness Month poster contest are from Spruce Mountain Elementary School in Jay. They are Maisy Emery, a third-grader, and Anna Moffett, a fifth-grader. Maine CDC holds the contest each year for Maine students in kindergarten to eighth grade, […]
Auburn student graduates from Stonehill College
EASTON, Mass. — Victoria Wise-Copland of Auburn graduated May 22 during Stonehill College’s 71st commencement.
Lisbon Falls student receives Lasell University book award
NEWTON, Mass. — Emily Anderson of Lisbon Falls, a recent Lasell University graduate, received an undergraduate book award during the university’s commencement weekend activities. Anderson received an Academic Book Award in Interdisciplinary Studies with Curriculum and Instruction for demonstrated commitment to excellence at the university. Only one recipient per academic major is selected each year. […]
Naples student graduates from Assumption University
WORCESTER, Mass. — Lauren Jakobs of Naples was awarded a bachelor’s degree May 8 during Assumption University’s 105th commencement exercises, held at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester.
Bridgton-area Rotary club recognizes citizens of month
Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club on May 19 honored six citizens of the month, all seniors from Lake Region High School, who exemplify service in school and the community, according to a news release from the club. The celebratory breakfast was created by Rotarians Carol Rothenberg and Joanne Cohn, members on the club’s Youth Committee. From […]
Lewiston student earns University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee degree
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Faisal Bartlett of Lewiston has graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the College of Health Sciences. Commencement exercises were held May 22 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Lasell University students produce fashion design shows
NEWTON, Mass. — Four local students took part in RUNWAY 2022: Reimagined shows, held May 6 and 7 at Lasell University. The shows featured original design work from more than 70 students and a production team of more than 150 behind-the-scenes student leaders. • Amelia Farrin of Topsham was a RUNWAY model; • Madeleine Young […]
Worcester Polytechnic Institute grants degrees to local students
WORCESTER, Mass. — Four local students were awarded bachelor’s degrees May 14 at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 153rd commencement. Lia Davis of New Gloucester majored in computer science. Benjamin English of Poland majored in aerospace engineering. Julia Milks of Auburn majored in biology and biotechnology. Devon Poisson of Sabattus majored in electrical and computer engineering. […]