NHK World-Japan interviewed Kristin Vekasi, an associate professor of political science and international affairs, on the impacts proposed foreign policy changes from president-elect Donald Trump could have on trade and diplomacy between the U.S. and Japan. Vekasi said it’s currently unclear what level of international trade tariffs may be implemented, but that this type of […]
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The University of Maine has been named a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting, recognizing the university’s effort to increase nonpartisan student voter participation. UMaine is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized by ALL IN for joining the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. As part of this effort, the university […]
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The Portland Press Herald interviewed Mark Brewer, chair and professor of political science at the University of Maine, on the likelihood of Sen. Susan Collins and Rep. Jared Golden in the U.S. Congress to be key swing votes. “It’s definitely unusual for a state to have that high of a percentage of their delegation be […]
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A group of history students at the University of Maine have partnered with the city of Bangor to rehabilitate signs on the Kenduskeag Stream Heritage Trail, a 2.2-mile urban and wilderness footpath that intersects downtown Bangor. Eight students created interpretive signs to replace damaged ones at points of interest along the trail. The new signs […]
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A University of Maine Interdisciplinary Ph.D. candidate tapped into the flagship university’s 3D-printing prowess to create educational musical performances that are as exciting to see as they are to hear. Ruixin Niu draws from her background as a violist, violinist and conductor to meld data-driven innovation with musical performance. To command her audience’s attention and […]
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The Sun Journal interviewed Mark Brewer, chair and professor of political science at the University of Maine, on what has driven Jared Golden’s success in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. The root of Golden’s victory in the 2024 general election “is the same as the secret to success of many elected officials over the years: he […]
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The Portland Press Herald interviewed Mark Brewer, chair and professor of political science at the University of Maine, on Gov. Janet Mills potentially running for a seat in the U.S. Senate during the 2026 election, when her second term as governor will end. “I think it makes perfectly good sense for Mills for a variety […]
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In a story about the Land Back movement and restoration and climate resilience projects conducted by Indigenous communities on land they reclaim, Vox interviewed Jason Brough, a Ph.D. student in anthropology and environmental policy at the University of Maine and tribal member of the Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation. Brough helped map over 500 acres […]
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The Portland Press Herald interviewed Mark Brewer, University of Maine professor and chair of political science, on Jared Golden’s reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. “Golden has always, for as long as he’s been a candidate and an incumbent in the 2nd District, shown the ability for some Republicans […]
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Inside Climate News interviewed Darren Ranco, chair of Native American Programs and professor of anthropology at the University of Maine, on how returning land to indigenous groups benefits their sovereignty, as well as land conservation efforts. “There’s something happening in land trusts and conservation groups more generally, not only nationally, but internationally, where indigenous-led efforts […]
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