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Maine’s Colby College counters higher ed mistrust with community outreach

University Business

A major investment in surrounding Waterville has brought more than 30 new businesses and art programs, while a downtown dormitory houses students, who commit to working in area homeless shelters, the public library or schools. Read more from Public News Service.

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

This site was named for lead-contaminated soil, a remnant of the city’s industrial past, that potentially impacts child health. Located in primarily low-income areas and minority communities, this site has been the focus of many student projects to address health equity and environmental justice.