Provost James Koelbl profiled in Chronicle of Higher Education

The Chronicle of Higher Education on Oct. 14th profiled UNE Provost James J. Koelbl, D.D.S., M.S., M.J., who is also dean of UNE's new College of Dental Medicine. 

Koelbl was appointed provost in August. The Chronicle writes: "As he steps into a broader role himself, Dr. Koelbl says he's looking forward to helping advance the president's ambitious plans. In addition to offering more online courses, New England will open a campus in January at the American School of Tangier, to appeal to students seeking a global experience." Read the entire story.

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The University of New England is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible, accredited online degrees. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.