Contact: June Carter (207) 581-2312 june.carter@umit.maine.edu ORONO — The University of Maine’s Onward Program, which helps people facing economic or academic challenges obtain four-year degrees, will host an information session on Thursday April 14 at 2 p.m. The program is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571, joe.carr@umit.maine.edu ORONO — The University of Maine has raised more than $150 million from private sources since 2005, reaching the ambitious goal associated with the largest fundraising campaign in Maine public university history. Known as Campaign Maine, the effort was launched in 2005 shortly after Robert Kennedy was named […]
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University of Maine police report progress in clearing up the train derailment in Old Town. Front Street, which is normally a one-way street, is now open for two-way traffic allowing access to French Island.
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University of Maine police report that a train derailment in Old Town may cause commuting issues for members of the UMaine community. The accident currently blocks all entry to French Island. Initial reports indicate no concerns about hazardous materials or other dangers.
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Contact: Carol Toner, (207) 581-3147 The Maine Studies Program has announced the 2011 winners of the Maine Studies Research and Creativity Awards.
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Contact: Jack Healy, 207-478-9070 (cell); 207-989-1267 (home); 207-581-2298 (office) The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation, NE TAPPI/PIMA, and the Maine Pulp and Paper Association elected new officers and announced award and scholarship recipients during its 61st annual Paper Days held this week at the University of Maine.
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Contact Joe Carr at 207-581-3571 The April 9 Maine Sunday Telegram included a feature story about Sea and Reef Aquaculture, developed by Soren Hansen — now the company’s president — when he was a doctoral student in UMaine’s School of Marine Science. Headquartered at UMaine’s Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research in Franklin, the successful business […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — The University of Maine will award degrees to its Class of 2011 at the university’s 209th commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Saturday, May 7 at Harold Alfond Arena in Orono. A 10 a.m. ceremony is for graduates in the College of Business, Public Policy and Health; the College […]
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Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756 Research into potential emotional pitfalls inherent in adolescent romance, by UMaine doctoral research fellow Jessica Fales, was featured on the popular GirlsaskGuys.com website, an interactive website that helps girls and guys answer questions about relationships. The site receives 2 million monthly visitors with 6 million monthly page views, a spokesperson […]
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Contact: Jessica Bloch at 207-581-3777 UMaine graduate Ashley Underwood is in fantastic standing, according to a Waterville Sentinel column about her adventures on this week’s episode of the CBS reality series, “Survivor.” The column, which runs twice a week for as long as Underwood remains on the show, is being written by fellow UMaine alumnus […]
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