Maine Business School

News Center interviews Miles about supply chain issues affecting books

Patti Miles discussed how supply chain issues are affecting book distribution with News Center Maine. Miles, an associate professor of operations management at the Maine Business School at the University of Maine, said increased demand for durable goods, like books, and supply chain bottlenecks contribute to a decreased availability of books. “Our supply chain runs […]

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Celebration of life Nov. 13 for professor emeritus John Mahon

The University of Maine community joins students, alumni, faculty and staff of the Maine Business School in mourning the passing of professor emeritus John Mahon, who passed away on Oct. 20 at the age of 73.  A celebration of life will be held Nov. 13 in the Donald P. Corbett Business Building. Refreshments will be […]

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Online Critical Thinking workshop offered in October

Registration is now open for an online professional development workshop, “Engaging Your Critical Thinking Skills,” offered through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The Maine Business School is co-sponsoring the two-day program, which is scheduled for 4–6 p.m. Oct. 27 and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct. 29.  Critical thinking, which can be learned, teaches […]

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‘The Maine Question’ asks what opportunities exist in sports management

Sports have significant value for many people for various reasons. It serves as entertainment for some, a passion for others and a $1.3 trillion international industry for entrepreneurs.  College students studying business will find many career opportunities in sports management upon graduation. The Maine Business School at UMaine capitalized on the demand for college graduates […]

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O’Reilly co-authors new book

Norm O’Reilly, dean of the Graduate School of Business, has co-authored a new book titled “Sport Sponsorship Insights.” Sponsorship is a vital area of sport business and this book is an introduction for practitioners who seek to better understand and use sponsorship. It includes insights into real-world practices from the authors, who have extensive industry […]

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Observer previews March Against Domestic Violence

The Piscataquis Observer highlighted the Maine Business School (MBS) Corps’ eighth annual March Against Domestic Violence in a story about Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, beginning in front of Fogler Library.

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Isaiah Bedsole: Internship teaches aspiring marketer crucial SEO skills

While Isaiah Bedsole loved learning about marine science, he felt the tug toward marketing during his career at UMaine. He dove into completing a marketing minor in the Maine Business School and became enthralled with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). His summer internship with Mainely SEO gave him applicable skills for a future career in marketing. […]

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Angelina Buzzelli: Addressing affordable housing shortage through additive manufacturing

Angelina Buzzelli, a University of Maine MBA student and Graduate Assistant at the UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, is contributing research at the national level to address the shortage of affordable housing in the U.S. through innovative 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, technology. Buzzelli recently shared her research with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and […]

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News Center reports on Undiscovered Maine

News Center Marine reported on Undiscovered Maine, an initiative of the Maine Business School intended to create interest in visiting lesser known areas of the state and supporting small local businesses. Students who participate learn web and social media strategies while offering assistance to small businesses in Aroostook County, the Down East region, and the […]

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