Athletics

Everything you need to know about UMaine Homecoming 2025

The University of Maine’s largest and most activity-filled event of the year — Homecoming — returns Oct. 24–26. The three-day gathering features three sporting events — football, ice and field hockey games — as well as tailgating, class reunions, a concert, tours and lectures. Several events require registration. Pre-registration, a full schedule of events and […]

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Celebrate Maine hockey with games, live music and more during fan fest

Two home games, an appearance from Barstool Sports’ Chiclets University, a free concert by country act 12/OC and more will be available to Black Bears during the Maine Hockey Fan Fest starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 at the Alfond Stadium.  The event kicks off at 2 p.m. when the women’s hockey team […]

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UMaine hockey parking information for 2025-26 season

The University of Maine implements various road closures, parking lot closures and road changes throughout campus for every home hockey game. In preparation for the 2025-2026 hockey season, UMaine Athletics has outlined game day parking guidance on its website.  The online resource also offers information on tickets, the shuttle service and other related topics.

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UMaine’s new and improved athletic facilities featured in Maine media

News Center Maine, the Bangor Daily News, the Portland Press Herald, WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) and WFFX (Channel 7 in Bangor) reported on the unveiling of the New Balance Track & Field and Soccer Complex and the renovated Shawn Walsh Hockey Center and Alfond Arena on Sept. 27. “When something new and well done […]

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Earn rewards for Black Bear pride by becoming Super Fans

Looking for a new way to show UMaine pride and receive rewards for it? UMaine’s Bear Necessities Fan Shop is looking for Super Fans of all ages to share their experience in Black Bear Nation.  Now through Sept. 30, all fans of UMaine D1 athletics are encouraged to share their stories and become a part […]

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UMaine students to reserve free game tickets online

New digital ticketing system launches this fall for football, hockey and basketball University of Maine students will no longer have to line up hours before ticketed athletic events. Maine Athletics has introduced a digital ticketing system that allows students to reserve free tickets online instead of waiting outside in long lines. The new portal gives undergraduate and graduate students […]

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WFVX interviews 2025 valedictorian Meaghan Caron

WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) interviewed the 2025 University of Maine valedictorian Meaghan Caron on her experiences as a student-athlete. Caron, who is pursuing dual degrees and three majors in the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was also a member of the Field Hockey […]

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BDN, WABI report on generous pledge to UMaine Athletics

The Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) highlighted the $1 million pledge from David and Nancy Auger Hunt to support the Athletics Facilities Master Plan as part of UMS TRANSFORMS. Their generous pledge was announced on Maine Day of Giving, April 30.

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A photo of UMaine's black bear statue

Meet the 2025 Outstanding Graduating Students 

Ten undergraduates have been named 2025 Outstanding Graduating Students at the University of Maine. Read their short biographies: Siddhartha Bajracharya Maine College of Engineering and ComputingBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Siddhartha Bajracharya of Kathmandu, Nepal, is the Outstanding Graduating International Student in the Maine College of Engineering and Computing. A computer engineering major, Bajracharya […]

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