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Where scientists watch the forest breathe, findings uproot how people think about forest-atmosphere interactions

At Howland Research Forest, UMaine scientists maintain among the longest-running carbon records in the U.S.

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Ten school leaders earn UMaine doctoral degrees while bolstering schools and communities

Changing the field of medicine through education

UMaine student explores new ways to detect parasites in moose

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Achievement at every level: Thousands benefit from Student Success and Retention Initiative

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UMaine students developing athletic shoe replacement indicator to reduce injury risk

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UMaine 3D Printing Club: Manufacturing the future through fun

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Consumers willing to pay more for lobster harvested with ropeless technology, UMaine study finds

UMaine marine scientist Robert Steneck elected to National Academy of Sciences

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Research offers pathway to treating drug resistant diseases in humans

41 faculty members receive tenure and/or promotion or just-cause protection status and promotion

UMaine English professor Caroline Bicks talks new book: ‘Monsters in the Archives’

An old predator may be a new threat to lobster. UMaine research will get to the bottom of it.

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From Orono to Machias, UMaine commencement speakers reflect on courage, resilience and community

Where scientists watch the forest breathe, findings uproot how people think about forest-atmosphere interactions

UMaine Finish Strong program helps Harrington teacher complete degree after 47 years

For children with brain injuries, UMaine BEaR Lab offers support

Student research team helping coastal businesses adopt reusable takeout containers

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Explore Maine’s rural future and how policy could shape it at Maine Policy Review panel May 20

Andrea Gifford appointed University of Maine dean of students

Jenny Boyden appointed University of Maine vice president for finance and administration and chief business officer

University of Maine, L.L.Bean launch co-branded merchandise

Emerging Maine innovations on display at UMaine’s MIRTA accelerator Demo Day

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The Conversation features UMaine professor on Ted Turner’s media legacy

Maine media report on UMaine undergraduate commencement ceremonies

President Ferrini-Mundy discusses value of UMaine education with WFVX

Media highlight 2026 Maine Day Meal Packout

Martha Stewart interviews Singh on shrubs that thrive in clay soil

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Hamidah Aldarwish: Outstanding Graduating International Student

Ella Boxall: Outstanding Graduating Student

Dianne Brindisi: Outstanding Graduating Student

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Tajvidi honored with international award for forest-derived nanomaterial research

UMaine education researchers share latest studies at AERA annual meeting

Ph.D. student presenting at statewide nutrition and dietetics conference at UMaine

Glover earns Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

Maine Press Association awards scholarships to two UMaine students

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