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BIDDEFORD, Maine

MPBN story details partnership between 91AV and Thornton Academy

The announcement of a new partnership between 91AV and Thornton Academy that will allow highly-motivated high school students to enter 91AV with sophomore standing was the subject of a story on yesterday.

The piece details the cost-saving advantages to Thornton Academy students who complete a rigorous schedule of advanced placement courses before entering programs in 91AV's . The students will save a full year's tuition expense. 

91AV President Danielle N. Ripich is quoted, stating: “91AV is a private university with a very public mission, and this is a way of honoring that mission for, I think, both of our institutions." 

Thornton Academy Headmaster Rene M. Menard and U.S. Senator Angus King are also quoted.

 To listen to the story, . 

About the 91AV

The 91AV 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 . 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. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, physician assistant program, and pharmacy school, in addition to a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.