In the article, “Maine has found a stunning way to keep the poor in poverty,” the Washington Post cited a Bangor Daily News blog post by University of Maine political science professor Amy Fried. Starting as early as Nov. 1, the state will place a $5,000 cap on the savings and other assets of residents […]
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The Maine Public Broadcasting Network spoke with Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, for a report about Gov. Paul LePage telling people who attend his town meetings to choose their legislative candidates based on their views on welfare and tax reform. Brewer said LePage’s effort could be used to ensure […]
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University of Maine students interested in computing and information technology (IT) jobs and paid internships during next summer are invited to a Project>Login Meet Up Event, 4–6 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Bangor Room of Memorial Union. The event is an opportunity for students in computer science and computer engineering to network with IT professionals […]
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George Kinghorn, director and curator of the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor, spoke with The Maine Edge about ARTober, a monthlong celebration of arts and culture in the city. UMMA is one of several venues participating in the celebration that will blend new events with ongoing programing by existing arts organizations, […]
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Michael Munson of Hudson, Maine, the 2015 Outstanding Graduating Student in the University of Maine’s Division of Lifelong Learning, has been honored regionally with the University Professional & Continuing Education Association’s (UPCEA) New England Continuing Education Student Award. The annual award is given to a student enrolled in an undergraduate program, offered through a division […]
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Maine humorist Tim Sample will be at the University of Maine for two appearances as part of UMaine’s 150th anniversary celebration Saturday, Oct. 17, during Homecoming Weekend. At 7 p.m., Sample, will read passages from Stephen King’s new short story “Drunken Fireworks.” Sample, who narrated the recently released audiobook, also will talk about his career […]
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The Maine Physical Sciences Partnership (MainePSP) has been awarded a supplement of more than $2 million from the National Science Foundation to continue its work advancing science education in Maine. The award builds on the $12.3 million granted in 2010 to establish an infrastructure to strengthen rural science education across the state. The funds will […]
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The University of Maine’s yearlong celebration of its 150th anniversary continues with Open University Day Oct. 17, held in conjunction with Homecoming, and Family and Friends Weekend. A list of all public events throughout the weekend, Oct. 16–18, including athletics events, art exhibits, planetarium shows, performances and receptions is available online. “We’re extending an invitation […]
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Elizabeth Nieman, an assistant professor of English and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Maine, and Elisa Sanse, a UMaine Ph.D. student in history, wrote an opinion piece for the Bangor Daily News titled, “The Bangor school dress code controversy proves girls are still judged by their appearance.” Sanse is taking a […]
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The Maine Edge reported the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor will host an after-school arts program for students in grades three through six from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 6 through Nov. 19. Workshop participants will be able to play interactive gallery games while exploring the current exhibits […]
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