Part of the Legacy: UMaine Grads Reminded of Their Role in Carrying the Land Grant Mission Forward
UMaine grads reminded of their role in carrying the land grant mission forward.
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UMaine Study: Hearty Exercise a Good Fit for Children with Asthma
Children with asthma can benefit from cardiovascular exercise, according to a study by University of Maine researchers. In fact, after students ran increasingly faster 20-meter (65.6 foot) sprints for more than a year, children with the chronic lung disease performed as well as youth without breathing difficulties, says Stephen Butterfield, UMaine professor of physical education […]
Read moreUMaine’s 213th Commencement Set for May 9
The 213th Commencement at the University of Maine will be held May 9 in Harold Alfond Sports Arena on campus. UMaine Commencement, held in two ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., is one of the largest graduation events in the state and this year is part of the university’s 150th anniversary celebration. An estimated […]
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Exceptional in Their Fields: Meet UMaine’s 2015 Outstanding Graduates
Meet UMaine’s 2015 outstanding graduates.
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Media Cover Student Science Summit
WVII (Channel 7) and WABI (Channel 5) reported on the 2015 Student Summit hosted by the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education, or RiSE Center, at the University of Maine. More than 200 students in grades 6–9 throughout the state took part in the collaborative engineering design challenge that encouraged them to successfully transport […]
Read moreKent’s Research on Athlete Journal Writing Featured in BDN
Richard Kent, an associate professor of literacy education at the University of Maine, was the focus of the Bangor Daily News article, “UMaine professor helps athletes become students of the game through writing.” Kent has spent 10 years analyzing how writing about experiences can enhance athletes’ understanding of the sport and improve their performance and […]
Read moreThaler Quoted in BDN Article on Proposed Solar Array at Former Navy Base
Jeff Thaler, assistant university counsel and a visiting professor of energy policy, law and ethics at the University of Maine, was quoted in a Bangor Daily News article about an attorney and energy project developer who purchased land at the former Navy radar base in Corea, where he plans to build the state’s largest grid-connected […]
Read moreWeekly Advances Undergraduate Research and Academic Showcase
The Weekly published a University of Maine news release previewing the 2015 Undergraduate Research and Academic Showcase to be held April 14 at Wells Conference Center. More than 200 students will display their research during the sixth annual event sponsored by UMaine’s Center for Undergraduate Research. Presentations in the form of posters, oral presentations and […]
Read moreKennebec Journal Covers Augusta Ceremony for National History Day Winners
The Kennebec Journal reported on a public recognition ceremony in Augusta to honor statewide winners of the 2015 National History Day competition that was held at the University of Maine in March. The ceremony was hosted by the Maine State Archives, Museum and Library and was held in the Cultural Building atrium. National History Day […]
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