College
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PublishedJuly 25, 2022
Maine colleges scale back COVID-19 protocols even with more cases than previous two summers
The University of Maine System is no longer requiring boosters, but masks must still be worn in class.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2021
Walmart now offering free college tuition and books to its 1.5 million U.S. employees
The move comes as many retailers are struggling to fill jobs amid a tight labor market.
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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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PublishedApril 19, 2020
Class of 2020 tries to navigate a job market in chaos
Victims of bad timing, graduating college students are struggling to launch their careers in the midst of a global pandemic.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2020
Book review: Race, privilege and toilet duty: Life at Harvard for a black freshman in 1959
In 'The Last Negroes at Harvard,' Kent Garrett recalls his undergraduate days, and not fondly.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2019
Four more parents pleading guilty in college admissions scandal
The four parents join 15 others who have pleaded guilty in the case, while 15 other parents are fighting the charges.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2019
At USM’s renovated Brooks Dining Hall, vegans will eat better
The cafeteria heard student complaints about the lack of options – and took a big step forward.
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PublishedJune 5, 2019
Lawmakers urged to save advanced placement program for students in rural Maine
The AP4ALL program is targeted for elimination by the state Department of Education, but supporters say it provides important access to courses for students in smaller schools.