At the Maine Business School, students are encouraged to seek professional opportunities through connections. For Sofia Pride, a conversation with a stranger at a dental office led to a two-week micro-internship with New England’s favorite—Aroma Joe’s. Taking place over winter break, she explored the company’s financial operations, gaining hands-on experience that sharpened her skills and […]
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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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Six groups of first-year business students took center stage at the MBS Shark Tank competition, pitching their innovative ideas to a panel of judges and vying for scholarship prizes. These business ideas, shared by students, included campus cleaning and t-shirt services to custom organization and workout plans. Students spent the semester creating and running their […]
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Each December, the Maine Business School and the Graduate School of Business honor our December 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 Winter 2025 awards. Academic Achievement Awards This […]
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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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The Maine Business School is pleased to welcome Dr. Daehyun Kim to the University of Maine! Dr. Kim, Assistant Professor of Accounting, came to academia from the world of investment banking, managerial accounting, and corporate finance. Finding a lack of work-life balance, Dr. Kim took the advice of his father to pursue his Ph.D. What […]
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Elly Bourgoine, the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center Internship, provided a welcoming and informative workspace for their summer interns. The center, housed at the University of Maine, places interns into a field that matches their interests, goals, and preferred area of work. Elly spent her summer interning for the Maine Department of Education as their […]
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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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The Maine Business School recently hosted its annual Accounting Firm Night (AFN) at the Buchanan Alumni House, bringing together 61 business students and 11 UMaine alumni. Representatives from 10 leading accounting firms across New England shared information about internships and early career opportunities in public accounting. For many students, the highlight of AFN is the […]
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