Liberal Arts and Sciences

TV 7 interviews Freeman on the history of slavery in the U.S.

WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) interviewed Mary Freeman, assistant professor of New England history, on the history of how slavery ended in the U.S. and the meaning of Juneteenth. “We often think about the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 as this big turning point where emancipation is taking hold,” said Freeman. “But it shows you […]

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The Hill interviews Brewer on the arrest of an NYC mayoral candidate

The Hill interviewed Mark Brewer, chair and professor of political science at the University of Maine, on party reactions to the arrest of a New York City mayoral candidate. “Polarization has progressed to the point that it’s almost like Democrats and Republicans see two different realities, and those realities are so different that they are […]

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Bangor media highlight announcement of Collins Center interim director

The Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5) highlighted the announcement that Karen Cole was named the interim director of the Collins Center for the Arts (CCA) at the University of Maine. A UMaine alumna, Cole has served as the associate director of the CCA since 2014 and succeeds longtime director Danny Williams, who is […]

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Media highlight Maine AI Conference

WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) and a Portland Press Herald op-ed highlighted the second annual Maine AI Conference hosted at the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts on Friday, June 13.

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TV 7 interviews Settele on Israel’s attack on Iran

WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) interviewed Jim Settele, executive director of the University of Maine’s School of Policy and International Affairs, on the attacks Israel launched on Iran’s nuclear and missile sites June 13-14. “This is more serious, more significant, and will have more impact than any recent conflict in the Middle East,” Settele […]

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Karen Cole named interim director of UMaine’s Collins Center for the Arts

University of Maine alumna and longtime arts advocate Karen Cole has been named interim director of the Collins Center for the Arts (CCA), effective July 3. She succeeds Danny Williams, who is retiring after more than a decade of distinguished leadership. Cole brings more than 30 years of experience in arts administration, marketing and community […]

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Ryan Murray: Using music to build the teacher-student connection

For Ryan Murray of Scarborough, Maine, music is a medium that bridges the teacher-student connection. Murray recently graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s in music education and a vocal concentration. He is a strong proponent of the importance of music education. “I definitely think it’s a little bit niche. It’s not something […]

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