WABI (Channel 5) reported on the University of Maine Student Symposium at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. More than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students showcased over 500 posters, exhibits and performances at the event, according to the report. “The University of Maine is the public research university for the state of Maine. Our mission […]
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The University of Maine has named its Outstanding Graduating Students for 2017. They include: Donald Bistri, Outstanding Graduating International Student in the College of Engineering Donald Bistri of Tirana, Albania is a mechanical engineering major who has been a student research assistant for two years in the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). At […]
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The research and creative activities of more than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students will be showcased at the second annual University of Maine Student Symposium April 24 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The free public event will be held from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. and is organized by UMaine Graduate Student Government and the […]
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While searching for the perfect college, Katie Dube knew she wanted to attend an institution that would allow her to pursue her love of theatre, as well as her interest in teaching English. “When I visited the University of Maine for the first time, I realized it was the first university I had been to […]
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Sandra Caron, a University of Maine professor of family relations and human sexuality, spoke with the Sun Journal for an article about how the state does in a variety of rankings, including “Well-being and happiness” and “Best states to be a homeowner in 2017.” Caron spoke with the paper about Maine’s No. 2 rating on […]
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WABI (Channel 5), WLBZ (Channel 2) and WVII (Channel 7) reported on the Literacy Volunteers of Bangor’s Literacy Tea fundraiser that was held at John Bapst Memorial High School. The fifth annual event was sponsored by the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development. The idea for the event came from Susan Bennett-Armistead, […]
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On April 7, the College of Education and Human Development will hold a celebration to honor former Dean Bob Cobb’s 38 years with the University of Maine. Cobb began working for the university in 1969, as an assistant professor of education with a focus on physical education. He served as dean from 1977 until his […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported the Literacy Volunteers of Bangor’s Literacy Tea fundraiser will be held at John Bapst Memorial High School from 3 to 5 p.m. April 2. The fifth annual event is sponsored by the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development. The idea for the event came from Susan Bennett-Armistead, an […]
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Tenure and/or promotion for 15 University of Maine faculty members has been approved by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees. The faculty members were nominated by UMaine President Susan J. Hunter based on a peer and administrative review of their successful teaching, research and public service. “The excellence and leadership demonstrated by these […]
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Ken Martin, an assistant professor of literacy education at the University of Maine, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for an article about the state’s many youth summer camps. Martin is director of the Maine Writing Project and coordinator of its Young Authors Camps, which offers weeklong immersive creative writing camps at seven locations across […]
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