University of Maine professor of entrepreneurship Jason Harkins was interviewed for a recent Channel 5 (WABI) report on “mompreneurs,” mothers who balance family life with running small businesses. Harkins said such entrepreneurships are important to the Maine economy, which depends upon small businesses. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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Rachel Binder-Hathaway of Millinocket has been named the valedictorian of the University of Maine Class of 2012. Kayla Peard of York is the salutatorian. Both will be honored during UMaine’s 210th Commencement slated for May 5 at Harold Alfond Sports Arena.
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The University of Maine System Board of Trustees has approved promotion and/or tenure for 29 University of Maine faculty members. The professors, who represent the broad spectrum of UMaine academic programs, were nominated by University of Maine President Paul Ferguson after an extensive process reviewing their work in teaching, research and community service.
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National Entrepreneurship Week events in Maine include several at the Foster Center for Student Innovation at the University of Maine, such as the annual Junior Achievement Titan Challenge and two sessions for students and others with business ideas to consult with investors and experienced entrepreneurs.
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Channel 2 (WLBZ) interviewed UMaine accounting professor Steve Colburn of the Maine Business School for a feature report on the tax-return assistance program being held on Fridays through April 13 at the Orono Public Library. Colburn oversees UMaine accounting students who help taxpayers file state and federal tax-return forms. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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Chris Hastings, a first-year MBA student at UMaine, wrote an opinion piece for the Bangor Daily News about job opportunities and the business climate in Maine. Hastings wrote when a new business wants to come to the state or a particular municipality, the governing body should consider not who is going to make the most […]
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UMaine business professor Steve Colburn and some of his students were featured in a story on Bangor’s WABI TV station. Colburn’s students are providing free tax assistance at the Orono Public Library this month and next month to those who qualify. Colburn, who is supervising the students, said the program is a way for them […]
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With many of the Feb. 5 Superbowl ads already previewed by millions on the Internet and in the news, UMaine marketing professor Paul Myer, a Maine Business School executive in residence with an extensive national and international background in private industry branding and marketing, is available to discuss the marketing strategies, messages and themes of […]
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The Bangor Daily News noted that University of Maine business school students are once again offering free income tax filing assistance for low- and moderate-income filers. Overseen by accounting professor Steve Colburn, the students meet with members of the public on Fridays, at the Orono Public Library, Feb. 3-April 13. Contact: Steve Colburn, (207) 581-1982
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Robert Strong, a UMaine business professor, was interviewed for a Reuters wire service story in the Chicago Tribune about the sliding value of corporate pensions. Strong said corporations will likely continue to attempt to buy out some employees from benefit plans. Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777
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