UMaine makes list of 35 ‘beautiful’ college campuses, BDN reports
The Bangor Daily News reported the University of Maine was named one of “35 great value colleges with beautiful campuses” by the website greatvaluecolleges.net, which is dedicated to helping find inexpensive colleges and universities. Academic institutions were graded on affordability, awards and recognition, inclusion on other noteworthy “most beautiful college campuses” lists, notable features (such as significant architecture, famous buildings, outdoor activity centers, farms, botanical gardens, arboretums, historical relevance, etc.) location and full-time student retention rates, according to the article. UMaine’s Orono campus was ranked sixth best, the article states. “The scenic setting of the University of Maine is complete with forests, the Stillwater and Penobscot rivers and impressive architecture,” according to the list.