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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 […]

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Shark Tank 2025 Winners

Winners Announced in the Second Annual MBS Shark Tank

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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Olivia Bammel receives her reward from Dr. Patti Miles

2025 Winter Recognition Ceremony

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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Bear Treks trip to Idexx

Exploring Maine’s Business Landscape: MBS Students Visit IDEXX and Allagash Brewing on Fall Bear Treks

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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Dr. Daehyun Kim

Welcoming Dr. Daehyun Kim to MBS

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 Intern Story

Internship Story: Elly Bourgoine at the Maine Department of Education

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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Doing Business at Dinner

Doing Business at Dinner: Building Confidence, One Bite at a Time

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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MBS alumni at Accounting Firm Night

Alumni Connections Shine at Accounting Firm Night

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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Maddie Ruppert at her Salad Collective internship

Internship Story: Maddie Ruppert at Salad Collective

What began as a casual question to her sister—“What if I were your intern?”—turned into a hands-on dive into digital marketing for Maddie Ruppert. This summer, she worked in Golden, Colorado, as a marketing intern for Salad Collective, the parent company of several industry-leading, better-for-you restaurant brands. From conducting market research to developing campaigns, Maddie […]

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Quincy Clifford, Summer intern at the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation

Internship Story: Quincy Clifford for the Maine Office of Outdoor Rec

An outdoor enthusiast, Quincy Clifford from Lincoln, ME, was excited to land a role with the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR). “The opportunity to step behind the scenes on how the Maine government supports our outdoor opportunities immediately piqued my interest,” Quincy says. Her internship is part of the Maine Government Summer Internship Program, […]

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