Major Educational Institutes in Portland, Maine
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University of Southern Maine (USM)
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Website: USM University of Southern Maine+1
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Overview: Public university with its Portland campus focusing on STEM, business, liberal arts, etc. Wikipedia+1
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Notable Program: Stonecoast MFA in Creative Writing — a low-residency graduate writing program. Wikipedia
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Library: The Albert Brenner Glickman Family Library serves the Portland campus. Wikipedia
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Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)
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Website: SMCC Southern Maine Community College
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Location: South Portland campus, very close to Portland city. Southern Maine Community College
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Programs: Offers 40+ academic programs, both credit and non-credit. Southern Maine Community College+1
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Accreditation: Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). New England Commission Higher Education
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Transfer Pathway: Has a “Southern Maine Pathways” agreement with USM to enable smooth credit transfer. University of Southern Maine
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Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D)
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Focus: Private art school specializing in visual arts, design, and fine arts. Wikipedia
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Programs: Offers BFA, MFA, and a Graduate Certificate in Documentary Studies (Salt Institute merged into it). Wikipedia+1
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Roux Institute (Northeastern University)
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Website: Roux Institute Wikipedia
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Description: A graduate-level research center in Portland, Maine, specializing in tech, AI, health, and innovation. Wikipedia
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Campus: Located at 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME. Wikipedia
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University of Maine – Portland Gateway
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Role: It is a university outreach center that connects Portland with University of Maine’s research and education resources. The University of Maine
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Baxter Academy for Technology and Science
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Website: Baxter Academy Wikipedia
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Type: Public charter high school (Grades 9–12) in Portland focusing on STEM education. Wikipedia
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University of Maine School of Law
