The round concrete building that was home to the University of Maine School of Law has been vacant for almost two years, but it’s too expensive to demolish right now.
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USM’s Crewe Center for the Arts prepares for August 2025 opening
The $63 million facility on the Portland campus, named for prolific songwriter Bob Crewe, will contain music practice rooms, performances spaces, an art gallery and classrooms.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
University of Maine system reports historically high retention rate
More than 75% of undergraduates who were enrolled last fall returned to school this year. The system said that’s the highest number since they began tracking retention data two decades ago.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Portland educator, politician hired as Maine’s first green schools director
Former University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings began work this week promoting sustainability in the state’s schools.
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Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein to speak at USM
She will participate in a panel discussion on social and policy topics at Hannaford Hall on Oct. 7, the 1-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
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‘There is so much potential’: University of Southern Maine plans to grow in Lewiston and Auburn
The school is rolling out Lewiston-Auburn’s first undergraduate health care major — occupational therapy.
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UMF Monson Arts seminar opens doors and minds
How the UMF Monson Arts seminar originated and why it is so successful.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
University of Maine System sees highest enrollment in 3 years
The 2024-25 school year will have the highest enrollment since 2021.
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University of Southern Maine names local spring dean’s list students
The following Maine University of Southern Maine students were named to the 2024 spring dean’s list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Matthew Begin, Ella Boucher, Ava Braunscheidel, Cammie Breakfield, Joshua Brobst, Izabelle Bullock, Dylan Campbell, Scarlet Carlton, Lydia Chapman, Jocelyn Coffin, Emily Cook, Graison Cote, Jordan Cummings, Delia Demers, Emma Drysdale, Keith Edgecomb, Phoebe Edwards, Christopher Galvan, […]
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USM seeing slightly increased enrollment, balanced budget, president says
President Jacqueline Edmondson said this is the first time since 2019 that USM didn’t have to rely on reserves or outside funding to balance the budget.