At 7:30 a.m. on March 25, 30 undergraduate students entered the doors of the Donald P. Corbett Business building with luggage in hand. They weren’t heading to class; they were loading a bus bound for Boston. The trip is part of the Maine Business School’s Bear Treks program, which takes learning outside the classroom and […]
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In March, 18 members of the University of Maine’s Maine Business School’s Student Portfolio Investment Fund (SPIFFY) and faculty advisor Dr. Sebastian Lobe traveled to New York City to compete in Quinnipiac University’s Global Asset Management Education (GAME) Forum XV—one of the largest student-run finance conferences in the world. This annual event is the largest […]
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This spring, the Maine Business School held Industry Exploration Night: Wealth Management—a professional development event to connect industry professionals and students. The evening of wealth management industry exposure, education, and networking was another success for MBS, with over 50 students in attendance at the Buchanan Alumni House. Garrett McKnight, Executive Vice President and Managing Director […]
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MBS is ready to kick off the Second Annual Career Week, a week of networking and professional development for all business students. Career Week gives students the opportunity to explore summer internships, build connections with top employers, and enhance their professional development. The highlight of the week is the UMaine All Majors Career Fair, held […]
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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 […]
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This fall, the Maine Business School brought 28 undergraduate students to Portland for a Bear Treks trip featuring visits to IDEXX Laboratories and Allagash Brewing Company—two of Maine’s most innovative and successful businesses. Bear Treks trips are one of MBS’s signature experiential learning opportunities, offering students the chance to explore different industries, connect with professionals, […]
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What do handshakes, small talk, and silverware have in common? They were all part of the learning (and fun!) at the Maine Business School’s recent Doing Business at Dinner event. Held at the Buchanan Alumni House, this three-course etiquette dinner gave students the chance to practice professional skills in a real dining setting. Led by […]
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On May 19, the Maine Business School hosted its second annual MBS Golf Tournament at the Penobscot Valley Country Club. Fifteen teams participated, and 23 sponsors supported the event, helping make the day memorable for students, alumni, and local businesses. This year’s tournament was organized by three student interns: Olivia Bammel, Ben Carroll, and Lucas […]
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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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The Maine Business School proudly supports student success beyond the classroom. Over the past academic year, MBS employed a record-breaking 73 students in roles designed to build professional skills and provide meaningful, real-world experience. These positions include MBS Ambassadors, Peer Leaders and Coordinators, First-Year Experience Interns, Media Team members, Student Success Center staff, Bloomberg Lab […]
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