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 2026 awards. MBS faculty are also […]
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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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The University of Maine’s American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter traveled to Chicago, Illinois, to attend and compete in the AMA International Collegiate Conference (ICC) from March 12- 14. The event brought together over 1,900 participants from across the United States and Canada. This trip marked another important step forward for the student organization. As a […]
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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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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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