University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Maine College of Engineering and Computing Dean Giovanna Guidoboni were featured in a segment of News Center Maine titled “’You can be whatever you want to be’: Meet women in STEM driving UMaine.” “For a student who wants to try out an interest of intrigue or creative development or […]
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The Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5) and WFVX (Channel 7) reported on the $45 million renovation of the University of Maine’s Alfond Sports Arena, which is on track to finish by the end of 2025. The project includes upgrading facilities for players and fans, including new locker rooms and improved amenities. It’s part of […]
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WFVX (FOX22/ABC7) interviewed University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy on annulment and retention in the fall 2024 semester.
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WFVX (FOX22/ABC7) reported on the growth in enrollment and retention at the University of Maine for the fall 2024 semester. “We’re very excited about our enrollment numbers. We were predicting around 1,900 entering students and we’re, right now, a little over 2,000 [at UMaine and UMaine Machias],” said John Volin, executive vice president for academic […]
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In an article titled “Brunswick residents with wells face testing barriers in wake of chemical spill,” The Times Record interviewed Jean MacRae, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Maine, about a group of chemicals known as PFAS. “People should be keeping an eye on their water in the area, just […]
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The Mount Desert Islander reported on a recent study which found that the waterways in and around Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula are home to a significant amount of microplastic pollution. There are an estimated 400 billion microplastic fibers on the surface of Frenchman Bay and several connected rivers and estuaries […]
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According to the Bangor Daily News, Bangor is preparing for the arrival of invasive Emerald Ash Borers with help from four University of Maine forestry students. The students surveyed 8,574 public trees and found that 20% are ash, which is important for the city’s environment. To protect these trees, Bangor plans to treat them with […]
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Maine Public interviewed Stefano Tijerina, a lecturer in management with the Maine Business School, about a railroad strike in Canada and how it may impact the state and U.S. economy. Tijerina said while it’s still too early to say what the fallout will look like, “we would probably see an increase in the price of […]
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Allison Gardner, an associate professor of arthropod vector biology at the University of Maine, spoke with The New York Times the mechanics behind mosquito bites and their itching. For relief, Gardner recommends using aloe, hydrocortisone or preventive measures like wearing a net over the face.
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In an article by CNN, University of Maine communications and journalism professor Michael Socolow discussed the decline of local radio news due to shifting listener habits and advertising revenue losses. Socolow said traditional radio stations are struggling as listeners turn to podcasts. Despite the challenges, he emphasized the continued importance of radio as a local […]
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