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$250,000 in new philanthropic funding announced to support UMaine graduate students affected by reductions of federal research grants

The University of Maine has announced the availability of $250,000 in new philanthropic funding to support graduate students whose progress toward completing their degree has been jeopardized by the loss of federal research funding. The support, made possible through an anonymous gift to the University of Maine Foundation, augments the existing Graduate Centennial Impact Fund, […]

Ph.D. student awarded fellowship to conduct research in Acadia

One of this year’s Acadia Science Fellows is a doctoral student in the University of Maine School of Forest Resources, Colby Bosley-Smith. The fellowship program is an initiative of the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park supported by the David Evans Shaw Family Foundation, Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation and individual donors. Fellows inform management and protection […]

WBUR highlights study on the threat of turf algae

WBUR in Boston highlighted a study from Bigelow Laboratory and University of Maine researchers on how turf algae releases potent compounds that kill young kelp, which grow into valuable food and habitat for lobster, fish and other species. UMaine graduate student Shane Farrell was the lead author on the study.

Maine Public, Press Herald highlight research from Darling Marine Center

Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald highlighted research from the University of Maine Darling Marine Center on local shellfish harvesting trends along the Damariscotta and Medomak River estuaries led by graduate student Sarah Risley. “As researchers, we can only be out in the field for a couple months out of the year. We talked […]

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New UMaine program to address state mental health crisis among youth

Maine faces significant challenges in youth mental health care. In response, the University of Maine is working to expand the state’s behavioral health workforce with the help of grant funding from the John T. Gorman Foundation, a Portland-based nonprofit whose goal is for all Maine children to be resilient and ready to succeed. According to […]

Bangor media cover student presentation on emerald ash borers

The Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5) covered a joint presentation from University of Maine master’s of forestry students and the Bangor Department of Public Works on how to handle emerald ash borer infestations. “The idea now is that it is not yet found in Bangor, so everything we’re doing is proactive and preemptive […]

Maine media highlight 2025 commencement ceremonies

The Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald, News Center Maine, WABI (Channel 5) and WFVX (Channel 7) reported on the 2025 University of Maine commencement ceremonies. The Calais Advertiser and Machias Valley News Observer highlighted the commencement ceremony at UMaine Machias.

UMaine marine scientist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Bob Steneck, who helped reshape marine research in Maine during his 41-year career at the University of Maine, was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Established just after the American Revolution by Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton and 60 others, the Academy honors excellence and convenes leaders from every field of human endeavor […]

UMaine, Bangor Beautiful mural featured by local media

The Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) and WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) reported on the recently completed mural on the Kenduskeag Stream Pump Station in downtown Bangor. University of Maine art and wildlife ecology students partnered with the nonprofit Bangor Beautiful to create artwork that highlights the importance of freshwater mussels, […]

WABI features graduating 73-year-old UMaine student

WABI (Channel 5) produced a segment on Jules Hathaway of Veazie, Maine, who is 73 years old and on track to graduate this May with a master’s degree in student development in higher education. WHSV in Harrisonburg, Virginia; FOX 8 in New Orleans; and Local 12 in Cincinnati, Ohio, shared the report from Channel 5.