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The Origins of Women’s History Month by Dr. Frank Bisher

March 9, 2020

An essay by longtime EMCC instructor of English and History, Dr. Frank Bisher. It’s easy to say that the origins of Women’s History Month are very factual, such as it was designated by Presidential Proclamation after Congress in 1987 declared March “Women’s History Month,” or that President Jimmy Carter designated… Read More

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is a presenting sponsor at two Spring 2020 events

March 6, 2020

Bar Harbor Bank and Trust presented the EMCC Foundation with a check for $3,500 which covers the presenting sponsorship for EMCConnect in March and our Annual Scholarship Breakfast in April. This money will go to the EMCC Foundation to use to help students overcome financial obstacles that could otherwise keep… Read More

EMCC Nursing Program #1 in Maine for Second Year in a row

February 18, 2020

We are excited to announce that for the second year in a row, EMCC’s Nursing Program has received the honor of the #1 Nursing School in Maine! These rankings look at NCLEX pass rates of each cohort and 100% of EMCC’s Nursing students have passed the test for the last… Read More

EMCC Students Create Food Pantry on Campus

February 6, 2020

FoxBangor WABI NewsCenterMaine Bangor ME – Last week, students in the First-Year Experience Course (FYE) unveiled a collaborative project they had been helping to complete; obtaining a refrigerator and freezer to expand upon a campus food pantry. They have built on solid footing laid by the John T. Gorman Foundation,… Read More

Business and Industry Reception

January 15, 2020

The Annual Business and Industry Reception last week welcomed dozens of business leaders and workforce partners throughout the region to campus. College Workforce Development Projects were celebrated, from new medical programs at Katahdin and Penquis Higher Ed. Centers, to new trade programs, to continuing workforce training initiatives, and more. A… Read More

Dean’s List – Fall 2019

January 14, 2020

BANGOR, ME– Each semester the Academic Dean of Eastern Maine Community College prepares a list of those full-time students who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.25 or higher at EMCC. Academic Dean Elizabeth Russell, is pleased to acknowledge the following students: City Name Amherst Kayla J. Buchanan… Read More

President’s List – Fall 2019

January 13, 2020

Students who made the President’s List earned a 4.0 GPA. President Larson is pleased to acknowledge the following students: Ashland Hannah Stratton Atkinson Calvin Andrews, III Bangor Sarah Diehl Grace Freeman Iain Hallett Rebekah Hayes Donghoon Kim Harley Knowles Rubie Kollman Yujin Lee Brett Lewey Adam Malcolm Jiyeon Park Cathy… Read More

President’s Message

December 20, 2019

Fall semester 2019 has come to a close. The work continues with grading and spring course preparation. Spring registration continues, some students are preparing for their next journey beyond EMCC while other individuals are excited to join EMCC to start their own journey towards their educational goals. It has been… Read More

EMCC hires former District Rep. and Executive Director as new Dir. Of Workforce Development

December 11, 2019

Eastern Maine Community College is proud to announce the hiring of the new Director of Workforce Development, Chris Winstead. Chris has served as the Executive Director for Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) since 2015. PCEDC’s mission is stimulating long-term sustainable economic development and growth throughout the region. As Executive… Read More

Culinary Students Shine at Maine Harvest Festival

November 25, 2019

This year, the Maine Harvest Festival was once again a wonderful showcase for our Culinary Program and its students. EMCC Culinary students swept the pie contest in the culinary student category: Honorable Mention – Gabriella “Ella” Morse Third Place – David Evans Second Place – Margaret Pechenham First Place –… Read More