Katahdin Region Higher Education Center

Talk to a dozen students on any college campus and you're likely to hear a dozen different perspectives on what they hope to get out of college. Some want high GPAs; some want to get into the work force and earn a lot of money.

The recession has hit older workers harder than anyone else. According to a study by the AARP, 9 percent of Americans ages 45 and older have lost their jobs in the past year (versus 5.12 percent in 2008) and a whopping 31 percent expect to lose theirs in the next 12 months.

Green training, financial degrees, health care and high-tech: These top degrees are expected to see a lot of growth in the coming years. With a career training program that suits your interests and needs, ...

Flu in Maine is dedicated to all types on influenza in Maine. Current attention is on the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu). Information specific to H1N1 is listed below. For information on other types of flu, follow the links to the left.

What does it cost a student to go to college without any idea of how to manage the process? It may cost a lot. Students who have knowledgeable parents or older siblings to guide them can finesse the process, ...

Working in conjunction with state health officials, UMA continues to closely monitor developments related to H1N1 virus.

Rarely is the decision to change careers made without some anxiety and doubt to accompany it. It's such a life-altering decision that even those who are bursting with excitement to launch a new career sometimes feel overwhelmed by the obstacles and "what ifs" along the way.

Proposed legislation would provide more federal loans to students and largely cut the private sector out of the lucrative market.