Top 10 MBS News Stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the stories that captured the most attention from our Maine Business School community this year. From student achievements and innovative programs to faculty expertise and meaningful industry partnerships, these moments reflect the energy, impact, and momentum behind MBS. Below are the Top 10 most-viewed Maine Business School news stories of 2025—a snapshot of the people and ideas shaping our school.
Brains vs. bytes: Study compares diagnoses made by AI and clinicians
A University of Maine study by Dr. C. Matt Graham compared how well artificial intelligence models and human clinicians handled complex or sensitive medical cases.
SPIFFY named top student investment fund in New England by Center for Investment Research
The University of Maine’s Student Portfolio Investment Fund (SPIFFY) has been named one of the top student-managed investment funds nationwide, securing the #1 spot in New England in the 2024 rankings released by the Center for Investment Research.
Business student co-develops award-winning AI chatbot for Sherwin-Williams
When Connor Daigle of Union, Maine attended a career event at the Maine Business School, he didn’t expect it would lead him to a top-tier internship and an award-winning team project.
University of Maine’s MaineMBA Academy Expands Experiential Learning
The University of Maine’s MaineMBA Academy–a flagship experiential program within the Maine Business School–recently celebrated its third successful cohort in Portland, Maine.
Internship Story: Nolan Dries at Orange Bike Brewing Co.
From brewing beer to building a business model, Nolan Dries is getting hands-on with innovation.
Business students support Bath Iron Works workforce development efforts
Like many employers in growing technical industries, Bath Iron Works (BIW) is navigating a competitive labor market and evolving workforce needs. To help address these broader challenges, BIW partnered with the University of Maine to engage students in developing creative, research-driven solutions related to housing and workforce development.
Samuel Seekins: From intern to professional in one summer
At the beginning of the spring 2025 semester, Samuel Seekins was uncertain about what career he wanted to pursue. By the end of the summer, he became a licensed property and casualty agent in Maine at the age of 20.
Business students consult companies worldwide through X-Culture
From devising marketing campaigns to expansion planning, Maine Business School seniors worked with peers worldwide to solve problems for companies across the globe.
First years devise side hustles to pitch at ‘Shark Tank’ competition
At the University of Maine, first-year students don’t just learn the concepts of running a business; they make a plan for one.
UMaine celebrates launch of Maine Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap
The University of Maine, in collaboration with the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, Maine Outdoor Brands and a coalition of other industry partners, helped launch the Maine Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap at an event in Millinocket on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The roadmap lays out a vision for growing and diversifying Maine’s $3.4 billion outdoor recreation economy over the next decade.