Community colleges in Central Maine see spike in enrollment for fall

Auburn campus has seen a striking 47% increase in the number of new students for the fall; 12% more at Kennebec Valley Community College campuses.

Maine Community College System to continue requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, but not booster shots

The system also said Wednesday that decisions on masking policies will come from college presidents.

‘Where will you go from here?’ Kennebec Valley Community College graduates 375 students

Commencement speaker Kristina Cannon reminded graduates of the importance of the role they have in their rural Maine towns.

Maine Community College System lists 2022 students of year

Local students include Graca Muzela of Auburn, Julia Noel of Sabattus and Kristin Wallaker of New Portland.

Maine’s community college nursing programs to double enrollment thanks to $5 million funding boost

New funding from a public-private partnership between the state and two of Maine's largest health care providers to allow the Maine Community College System to increase nursing enrollment as soon as this fall.

KVCC names academic building in honor of former school president Barbara Woodlee

Kennebec Valley Community College to hold ceremony Monday to dedicate building to Barbara W. Woodlee, who served as the school's president from 1984 to 2012.

KVCC receives grant to enhance remote learning capacity

After a year of pandemic measures, central Maine colleges see lasting change, hope for the fall

Now that the pandemic has forced colleges to adapt, some are seeing an increased number of graduates and shifting student demographics.

Laid-off workers from Jay mill can go to college for free

177 ex-employees are eligible for retraining at two area community colleges.

KVCC to offer paid nursing class through partnership with Mid-Maine Regional Adult and Community Education

Students who enroll in the free course will be paid hourly and are guaranteed a job so long as they pass.