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. Launched in 2023 through the vision and generosity of Mark and Evan Skinner, the MaineMBA Academy offers a dynamic hybrid capstone experience that pairs MBA students with companies in Maine to address real-world […]
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Seven students from the University of Maine’s Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) traveled to New Orleans, LA, from April 3–5 to attend the 2025 AMA International Collegiate Conference (ICC), marking the club’s first time attending since 2019. Held annually, ICC brings together over 1,600 students from more than 130 collegiate AMA chapters worldwide. […]
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Each spring, the Maine Business School and the Graduate School of Business honor our May graduates for their achievements. Each honoree receives a certificate, a blue cord to wear at graduation, and a locally crafted paddle to commemorate their award. We’re proud to announce the honorees of our Spring 2025 awards. Academic Achievement Awards This […]
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A team of Maine Business School Sport Management students demonstrated their analytical and strategic expertise by securing first place in a prestigious case competition at the annual College Sport Research Institute (CSRI) Conference in South Carolina. Competing against top programs from across the nation, the team was tasked with advising a Power-4 athletic department on […]
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Sara Tran is an MBS international student from Vietnam. She first came to Maine as a high school student, enrolling in the Maine Business School after graduation. The Finance and Marketing double major spent the Fall 2024 semester studying abroad in Madrid, Spain. Why was it important to you to study abroad? Studying abroad is […]
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The Maine Business School’s Portland Bear Treks trip provided undergraduate and graduate students with an exclusive look into the corporate headquarters of Hannaford Supermarkets and Wex, Inc. This visit marked the first time students toured Hannaford and the second time at Wex, following a visit in 2019. Ellyson Bourgoine, a junior from York, Maine, and […]
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On January 31, a group of MBS Sport Management students took an enthralling day trip to Portland, ME, where they learned from industry professionals, bridging the gap between academic concepts and professional practice. The trip, led by Dr. Nick Swim, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, and Melanie Brooks, Marketing and Communications Manager, gave students powerful […]
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Elaine Thomas, ‘23, spent her time as an MBS student immersed in volunteer work for various local organizations. At UMaine, Elaine studied Management and Music and earned the Outstanding Graduating Student award for the Honors College. An internship at Heart of Maine United Way turned into a full-time job. She currently serves as the organization’s […]
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An accredited public relations professional, Shane Perry brings his extensive experience in marketing and communications to the Maine Business School as the new Lecturer in Marketing. What inspired you to become a professor? Dr. Kathryn Lasky at the University of Southern Maine inspired me to want to become a professor. Kathryn was someone who effectively […]
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For the past several months, Eva Benjamin, a first-year Management major at the University of Maine, has been balancing life as a student with her role as Miss Maine’s Teen. Originally from Hermon, Maine, Eva recently returned from Orlando, Florida, where she proudly represented her home state on a national stage. Balancing her academic responsibilities, […]
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