UMaine Wins New England Higher Education Excellence Award

The University of Maine’s Target Technology Incubator was named the winner of the Maine State Merit Award by the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) in its announcement of the 2014 New England Higher Education Excellence Award winners. The six state merit awards — one for each New England state — are given to individuals, programs, organizations, institutions or businesses that exemplify excellence in promoting college readiness and success for students. The Target Technology Incubator houses UMaine researchers and private sector technology firms and provides an environment for business development and commercialization. The NEBHE will hold its 12th annual award ceremony March 7 in Boston.