UMaine in the News

Inside Higher Ed interviews Roberts about online enrollment

Richard Roberts, executive director of academic program support and online learning for the University of Maine, spoke with Inside Higher Education about enrollment in the university’s online programming. Roberts said that the number of students enrolled across all 60 programs soared from just under 1,000 in 2020 to nearly 1,500 now. UMaine offers more than […]

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Daily Bulldog highlights UMaine’s 4-H virtual aquaculture field trips

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H has launched virtual field trips (VFTs) to provide youth with immersive experiences in Maine’s aquaculture industry, as reported in the Daily Bulldog. These online trips, featuring the University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research enhance learning about sustainable seafood production at no cost to participants.

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Farms.com features UMaine’s partnership with WSU on fruit research

Washington State University is spearheading a nationwide research initiative, with collaboration from the University of Maine, to tackle the challenges posed by extreme temperatures on apple and pear crops. Farms.com reported on the $6.75 million project, which aims to develop effective strategies for mitigating climate-related stresses and improving resilience in pome fruit production.

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Kimball discusses school funding and taxes with Press Herald

Ezekiel Kimball, interim dean of the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, spoke with the Portland Press Herald for an article titled “As Maine towns balk at rising education costs, some call for sheltering the property tax.” When the federal or a state government provides funding for schools, Kimball said it’s usually […]

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WFVX features Howorth discussing AI in the classroom

WFVX (FOX22/ABC7) featured Sarah Howorth, a special education professor at the University of Maine, for a discussion on the benefits of artificial intelligence in the classroom. AI possesses the potential to increase student engagement and provide note taking capabilities, she said.

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News Center reports on ‘Lobstah Bowl’ robotics competition at UMaine

The University of Maine recently hosted the first Lobstah Bowl, a VEX V5 Robotics Competition, as reported by News Center Maine. Organizer Michael Murphy highlighted that the event helps K-12 students build skills and connect with teams from as far away as Ontario, Canada. With 43 teams participating, the competition fostered collaboration and growth within […]

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