Athletics

Air National Guard names three UMaine employees ‘Honorary MAINEiacs’

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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Maine Athletics, New Balance announce new seven-year agreement

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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Maine media report on UMaine Athletics groundbreaking ceremony

 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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Media report on $16 million donation to UMaine Athletics

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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Bangor TV report on UMaine student-led domestic violence march

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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Press Herald highlight Allan’s efforts to address hazing

The Portland Press Herald highlighted Elizabeth Allan, an University of Maine professor and founder of StopHazing, and her research and outreach efforts to address hazing. Allan emphasizes the importance of addressing the hazing in schools and increased measures for preventing such incidents. 

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