WVII (Channel 7) reported on a new project created by the University of Maine’s Cohen Institute for Leadership and Public Service. The Cohen Journal provides UMaine students and alumni the opportunity to publish original research in a peer-reviewed journal. It will also highlight and promote the student research found at Maine’s flagship university.
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The University of Maine was mentioned in a WVII (Channel 7) report about the inaugural Maine Science Festival set for March 20–22 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The event aims to teach participants of all ages about science while bringing them together with Maine’s science and technology experts, including UMaine. “The Maine Science […]
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The Weekly reported the University of Maine will host a National History Day (NHD) research workshop March 3 for middle and high school students who are interested in history. Students, along with parents and-or teachers, will meet with UMaine history faculty, graduate students and library staff to help advance their research. Students can come with […]
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The Portland Press Herald reported University of Maine historian Richard Judd will speak April 12 at Left Bank Books in Belfast as part of the Winter Lyceum lecture series. Judd, a Henry David Thoreau scholar, will speak about Thoreau as an environmental icon, according to the article. The free and informal talk begins at 3 […]
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Research by Michael Socolow, an associate professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, was cited in the Politico article, “Unsolicited advice for Lester Holt.” Holt is filling in as anchor of “The NBC Nightly News” while Brian Williams completes his six-month suspension, according to the article. Socolow’s journal article, “‘We should make […]
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The Maine Edge published a review of the University of Maine School of Performing Arts production of William Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost.” The review calls the play “an ambitious choice — and a largely successful one.” Remaining performances of the show are scheduled for noon Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20–21 and 2 p.m. Feb. […]
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The University of Maine’s University Singers will perform several free concerts around central and northern Maine in March as part of the choir’s annual spring tour. Under the direction of Francis Vogt, a School of Performing Arts faculty member, the group of about 60 singers will perform evening shows at middle and high schools and […]
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Neil Comins, a University of Maine professor of physics and astronomy, was a recent guest on the Maine Public Broadcasting Network’s “Maine Calling” radio show. The show, titled “The latest news from outside our planet,” focused on updates from NASA and beyond.
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John Bear Mitchell, Wabanaki Center Outreach and Student Development Coordinator at the University of Maine and University of Maine System Native American Waiver Coordinator, was quoted in a Morning Sentinel article about Penobscot organizers who want Skowhegan schools to stop using the Indian image as a sports mascot. Representatives of the state’s Wabanaki — the […]
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The University of Maine Cyber Defense Team has advanced to a regional competition at Syracuse University in March. Members of the team will compete at the annual Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition March 20–22. The team earned its spot in the contest after placing fifth in a preliminary competition with 13 other schools that was […]
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