College earns award from Maine chapter of U.S. Green Building Council

The Maine chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council awarded Saint Joseph's College a special recognition award for its commitment to sustainability in developing an organic farm on campus. At its annual meeting, the group highlighted achievements in sustainability at college and university campuses across Maine, recognizing four institutions in particular.

Faculty and staff mentors help first-year students ease into campus life

In the cramped confines of a dorm room, a roommate gets on your nerves. In the gym, you begin to question your high-school all-star status. And in the solitude of the library at night, you simply miss the warmth and familiarity of your friends and family. 

Larry Messner: portrait of a leader

Never compromise your values. Do take care of your people and help them succeed.

Larry Messner of Las Vegas teaches the first course, Leadership in Health Care Administration, and the last course, Applied Management Capstone Project, for graduate students in the Saint Joseph’s master’s degree program in health administration. He is a man who loves what he does.

Research: a photo essay

Saint Joseph’s science faculty members from marine science, chemistry, and environmental science departments have been highly successful over the past two years in obtaining grants that allow faculty and students to engage in important research together.

New major in special education to begin next fall

Saint Joseph's has approved a new special education major beginning next fall, meeting a critical and widespread need for more teachers of children with disabilities.

"This new major is a perfect blending of both the programs currently offered in the education department and the mission of the college to serve," says Dr. Kathleen Clements, assistant professor of education. Graduates of the B.S. in Special Education will be eligible to teach mildly disabled children in Grades K-8, and consult with teachers, children and parents.