Maine Business School

Entwistle op-ed about waste from takeout published in BDN

The Bangor Daily News published an op-ed from Jared Entwistle, a University of Maine graduate student studying ecology and environmental sciences and business administration, titled “Pandemic, patrons and packaging: Thoughts on our role in takeout culture.”

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Pelletier, Benton speak with WABI about ‘Undiscovered Maine’

Nicole Pelletier and Joyce Benton, University of Maine students who are part of the “Undiscovered Maine” program, talked with WABI (Channel 5) during a weekend tour of a small blueberry farm in Cherryfield. The program, an initiative of the Maine Business School, is intended to create interest in visiting lesser known areas of the state […]

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Percival Carter discusses cause marketing with WMTW

Erin Percival Carter, an University of Maine assistant professor of marketing, spoke with WMTW (Channel 8 in Portland) about cause marketing and the possible issues it can pose. Cause marketing involves companies partnering with charities and committing “a portion of profits to a worthy cause,” according to the report. The practice is common among Maine […]

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BDN cites UMaine’s new WWII plaque in honoring vets

The Bangor Daily News cited the unveiling of a new plaque honoring World War II veterans at the University of Maine in a story about three of the WWII vets who were honored at the event. WVII (Channel 7) and News Center Maine also reported on the unveiling ceremony.

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University of Maine announces spring 2021 Dean’s List

The University of Maine recognized 3,670 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the spring 2021 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 2,392 are from Maine, 1,195 are from 39 other states and 83 are from 35 countries other than the U.S. Due to the unusual and challenging circumstances faced this semester […]

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Maine Business School announces corporate partnership with Walgreens

Walgreens and the University of Maine have signed a workforce development agreement as part of the Corporate Connections Program of the Maine Business School and its Graduate School of Business. As the program’s first Corporate Colleague, Walgreens team members will have access to in-state tuition rates, fast-track admissions and professional development opportunities from UMaine. “We […]

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Plaque honoring WWII vets to be unveiled July 1 at UMaine

A new plaque honoring World War II veterans will be unveiled at the University of Maine at 3 p.m. July 1 in an outdoor ceremony at the site of UMaine’s WWII Memorial Garden. The plaque will enhance the existing Memorial Garden, which recognizes the “Greatest Generation,” and all those who fought in WWII, including more […]

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Media report on O’Reilly appointment as dean

The Bangor Daily News shared a University of Maine news release announcing the appointment of Norm O’Reilly as the dean of the Graduate School of Business in the Maine Business School effective July 1. O’Reilly comes to Maine from the University of Guelph, Ontario, where he was a professor and assistant dean. The Chronicle of […]

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Media report on WWII plaque unveiling July 1

Centralmaine.com, the Sun Journal, the Penobscot Bay Pilot, The Irregular and the Bangor Daily News shared a University of Maine news release announcing the unveiling of a new plaque honoring World War II veterans at 3 p.m. on July 1. The plaque will be installed adjacent to the WWII Memorial Garden in front of the Memorial Union.

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