Rebecca Batron: Outstanding Student in Teaching and Coaching

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

April 25, 2022 In the News, News, Student & Alumni Profiles

Rebecca Batron of Exeter, Maine is the outstanding student in kinesiology and physical education, teaching/coaching concentration for 2021-2022. Rebecca graduates with a specialization in health education. While at the University of Maine, she was involved with UMaine club field hockey and played bass drum in the Screamin’ Black Bears Pep Band.

Hometown: Exeter, ME

High School: Dexter Regional High School (graduated as Salutatorian)

Parents: Jennifer Larson Batron and Kenneth Batron

Favorite UMaine memory: I cherish all of my memories since being in the KPE major, and my favorites to reflect upon are the ones I formed with my friends in Lengyel Hall during and between classes.