UMaine alumna Baker chosen as new executive director of the National Writing Project
University of Maine alumna Tanya Baker has been named executive director of the National Writing Project (NWP).
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UMaine students, alum recognized at EATA annual convention
Athletic training students Gabe Benson and Gavin Parks and alumnus Tim Weston were among the members of the University of Maine community to participate in the 76th Annual Convention of the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA), January 5-8 in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
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Delaney Colson: Recent UMaine grad hits homerun with Baseball Hall of Fame internship
As a lifelong baseball fan, Delaney Colson landed her dream internship at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York last summer after earning her undergraduate degree in history and secondary education from the University of Maine.
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Kimmy Chhoeuk: Exercise science student set up to pursue career in physical therapy
When she graduates from the University of Maine next May, Kimmy Chhoeuk of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts plans to go directly into a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Although she’s not sure where she’ll be continuing her education, Chhoeuk — a kinesiology and physical education major with a concentration in exercise science and a minor in […]
Read moreMaine’s 2024 Superintendent of the Year, Assistant Superintendent of the Year are UMaine alums
Jonathan Moody of MSAD 54 (Skowhegan, Canaan, Mercer, Smithfield, Cornville and Norridgewock) is Maine’s 2024 Superintendent of the Year and Kathy Harris-Smedberg of the Bangor School Department is the 2024 Assistant Superintendent of the Year, the Maine School Superintendents Association announced last week. Moody holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of […]
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Natalie Tomah: Family ties call freshman elementary education student to UMaine
For Natalie Tomah of Smithfield, Rhode Island, deciding to come to the University of Maine for college was like deciding to go home.
Read moreUMaine alumna among Maine Teacher of the Year finalists
Edith Berger, the 2023 Lincoln County Teacher of the Year and a two-time University of Maine alumna, and Colleen Maker, 2023 Washington County Teacher of the Year and University of Maine at Machias alumna, have been named finalists for 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year.
Read moreKPE majors Wilson, Feid earn America East all-academic honors
Two kinesiology and physical education student-athletes have been named to the America East Outdoor Track & Field All-Academic Team.
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Sabrina Murray: Working toward diversity, equity and inclusion in higher ed
After earning her bachelor’s degree in 2021, Murray came to the University of Maine to pursue a master’s in student development in higher education. She wanted to explore ways to support diversity and inclusion on college campuses, and UMaine’s program offered a welcoming and supportive atmosphere to do just that.
Read moreUMaine, UMM graduates among Maine’s 2023 County Teachers of the Year
Among the 2023 Maine County Teachers of the Year were five teachers with degrees from the University of Maine or the University of Maine at Machias.
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