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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The Associated Press interviewed Mark Brewer, professor and chair of political science at the University of Maine, on the efforts of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to promote transparency in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District election. Brewer said her efforts are a wise response to widespread mistrust in institutions and criticism of ranked voting. News […]
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The Conversation published an opinion article by Michael Socolow, professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, titled, “What should journalists do when the facts don’t matter?” The Hour and San-Antonio Express News shared the article, and KCBS Radio interviewed Socolow about it.
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Caroline Bicks, professor of English and Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine and cohost of the “Everyday Shakespeare” podcast, was recently named a winner of the third annual Signal Awards for the “Best Live Recording” category for her podcast. The Signal Awards are mission-focused on uplifting the podcast medium by […]
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The Boston Globe interviewed Michael Socolow, University of Maine professor of communication and journalism, for an article titled “How Trump avoided the mainstream media — and won the presidency.” “The real threat to the mainstream media as we know it is that there now exists a successful model for avoiding them that didn’t before Nov. […]
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