This March, three outstanding undergraduate students from the Maine Business School participated in the prestigious College Sport Research Institute (CSRI) Case Competition at the University of South Carolina. Grace Harmatys, Lucas Ronco, and Cooper Williams, representing UMaine’s Sport Management major, showcased their academic prowess and practical skills in addressing pertinent issues within collegiate athletics. Dr. […]
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The third annual MaineMBA Alumni Awards & Business Forum honored six alumni and featured two guest speakers. Michael Bourque, president and CEO of MEMIC, and Amanda Rector, Maine State Economist, spoke about turbulence and resilience. “This year’s event was our best yet, with six award winners recognized and attending the event at the Maine Center […]
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Xinhui “Gabe” Huang joined MBS in January as an Assistant Professor in Finance. Dr. Huang earned his Ph.D. at Texas A&M International University. His teaching areas include intro to finance, financial management, and corporate finance. What inspired you to become a professor? My master’s study advisor, Dr. Pavlo Tsebro, has been a shining example for […]
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Trevor Morrison, a senior from Hancock, Maine, spent the fall 2023 semester studying abroad at the University of Mannheim in Germany. A recipient of the Gilman Scholarship, Trevor stepped out of his comfort zone and learned much about himself during his semester abroad. What is the Gilman Scholarship? The Gilman Scholarship is a grant program […]
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Adria LaRose, Esq., joined the Maine Business School faculty in the fall of 2023. Originally from Missouri, Adria spent many years in San Francisco before moving to Maine. What inspired you to become a professor? I discovered I really enjoyed teaching! As a practicing attorney, one of my favorite parts of my job was counseling […]
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A cohort of Maine Business School students spent the fall 2023 semester helping Jasper Wyman & Son solve a real-world business problem—what to do with blueberry byproducts. The Business of Blueberries class is an advanced Research Learning Experience (RLE), meaning students are engaged in meaningful research work throughout the semester. “This is not your typical […]
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Waleed Rahmatullah, ’18, grew up in New York and Saudi Arabia. He moved to Maine soon after high school with his parents. He studied Management, Business Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship at the Maine Business School. Today, he works for Uber in New York City. Why did you decide to go to the University of Maine […]
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In September 2023, Dr. Nick Swim joined the faculty at the Maine Business School. He earned his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development – Sport Administration at the University of Louisville, where he was a full-time lecturer. Read on to learn about his research interests, teaching style, and advice. What inspired you to become […]
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The Maine Business School is pleased to announce that Dr. Patti Miles and Dr. Meghan Gardner have assumed the roles of Associate Dean and Assistant Dean of Business, respectively. Dr. Patti Miles, Professor of Management, has been Interim Associate Dean of Business since July 2022. She joined the MBS faculty in the fall of 2008 […]
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Nine Maine Business School students are participating in the 2023 Innovate for Maine Fellows program this summer. This internship program through the UMaine Foster Center for Innovation has been pairing students with innovative and growing companies since 2012. Emphasizing innovation and entrepreneurship, Innovate for Maine prepares student fellows to collaborate with companies on innovation projects […]
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