BDN Examines University’s Responses in Sexual Violence Cases

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

June 30, 2014 UMaine in the News

A Bangor Daily News column titled Arguably reported in the last five years at the University of Maine, there were 62 reported cases of sexual violence, harassment, stalking, hazing, intimidation or physical assault among students.

In those cases, the BDN reports 47 students were found responsible for violations through the university’s hearing process; one student was expelled and eight were suspended. The majority of punishments included probation, mandatory meetings with school officials, no-contact orders and community or education-related projects. The BDN also continued its reporting on Zedric Joseph, a former University of Maine football player facing murder charges in Florida.