UMaine cited in Press Herald article on new food studies program at USM
The University of Maine was mentioned in a Portland Press Herald article about a new food studies program launching at the University of Southern Maine in Portland next spring. The program aims to provide a broad, liberal arts-style education in food and offer at least 30 paid internships a year to students who want to try working in food-related businesses or antihunger organizations in Maine, according to the article. In preparing its proposal for a food studies program, USM examined the structure and curriculum of more than 20 food studies programs around the country, and reviewed programs and coursework in Maine to be sure there would be no duplication. As a result, food studies students will learn business skills from USM business professors and will take nutrition classes through UMaine in Orono, the article states.