Meg Caron of Bangor, Maine is the 2025 valedictorian. She is pursuing dual degrees in French and microbiology with a second science major in molecular and cellular biology. Alongside research, volunteer work, campus clubs and cooking competitions, she has been a member of the Field Hockey and Women’s Cross Country teams. Caron emphasizes the value […]
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The University of Maine’s $50 million renovations to Alfond Arena were featured in the Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald, and News Center Maine. The renovations aim to create more space and modern amenities for both fans and the athletes. “What we have going on right now is special, and we want that to last […]
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The Air National Guard’s 101st Air Refueling Wing (ARW) named University of Maine Director of Athletics Jude Killy, School of Policy and International Affairs Director James Settele and football Director of Player Development and part-time philosophy lecturer Mike Devito “Honorary MAINEiacs,” a nod to the unit’s nickname: the “MAINEiacs.” The trio received the honor during […]
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Rugby is a fast-growing international sport that has gained popularity in the U.S. in recent years, particularly at the high school and college levels. In the next decade, the U.S. is scheduled to host the 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup and the 2033 women’s Rugby World Cup, bringing the sport further into the mainstream. As […]
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The Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine highlighted University of Maine Men’s Hockey Senior defenseman David Breazeale and his nomination for the 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award. Learn more on the UMaine Athletics website.
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The University of Maine has entered a new seven-year agreement with New Balance Athletics, the official footwear and apparel provider for the Black Bears. The agreement continues the commitment by New Balance to provide uniforms, apparel, accessories and footwear to Maine’s 17 varsity programs. New Balance also recently announced its continued commitment to the Black […]
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News Center Maine, WABI (CBS 5 in Bangor), the Bangor Daily News and Maine Public reported on the groundbreaking ceremony held Nov. 23 in the New Balance Field House and hosted by University of Maine Athletics that highlights updates to Morse Arena and the New Balance Track & Field and Soccer Complex. These projects are […]
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The University of Maine announced the next steps of its Athletics Facilities Master Plan — including updates to the New Balance Track & Field and Soccer Complex and Morse Arena — on Saturday, Nov. 23 at a ceremonial groundbreaking in the New Balance Field House. The projects, and others that have been completed or are […]
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Mainebiz, WABI (CBS 5 in Bangor), the Bangor Daily News and WFVX (Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) reported on a $16 million donation from the estate of University of Maine alumnus Pierre Labat and his wife, Catherine, which marks the largest individual gift to UMaine Athletics. The donation will create the Pierre D. Labat and […]
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WFVX (Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) and WABI (CBS 5 in Bangor) reported on the 11th annual march against domestic violence at the University of Maine, where students raise awareness and honor victims of domestic violence. The event included speeches from Senator Susan Collins and Title IX representatives who spoke toward support systems and how […]
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