Liberal Arts and Sciences

Criminal justice major launching in September

The University of Maine is launching a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in September. The degree program will be housed in the Department of Sociology and is intended to help address the continued demand for expertise in criminal justice-related work. It was approved by the University […]

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NHK World-Japan interviews Vekasi on impacts of proposed foreign policy changes

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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UMaine earns national recognition for college student voter engagement

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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Press Herald interviews Brewer on Maine’s power in Congress

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 photo of Ruixin Niu playing a 3D printed violin

Student and her 3D-printed instrument harmonize classical music with digital age

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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Sun Journal interviews Brewer on Golden’s success in 2024 election

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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Vox features Ph.D. student helping Shoshone restoration project

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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