WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) reported on the second annual Black Bear 5K at the University of Maine’s Harold Alfond Sports Stadium. ”The course is a pretty flat course, so it’s designed for somebody who really wants to have a good time, but also just wants to run,” said Thad Dwyer, assistant director of campus […]
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Editor’s note: This announcement has been corrected to reflect the accurate dates for games hosted by UMaine Athletics as part of its Military Appreciation Series. The University of Maine will celebrate Veterans Week Nov. 7–11 with several events leading up to the holiday, organized by the office of Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) in […]
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News Center Maine featured the University of Maine’s field hockey team, which is currently ranked 23rd in the country. With three games left in the regular season, the team is preparing for another postseason run after winning its first America East Conference title last year and competing in the NCAA tournament. “We’ve just always had […]
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education noted that Samantha Hegmann-Wary has been named interim athletic director at the University of Maine.
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The Portland Press Herald, Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) reported that University of Maine alumni Phillip and Susan Morse have committed $10 million for naming rights to the new basketball arena planned for the campus in Orono. Phillip and Susan Morse, 1964 graduates of the school, have been significant donors to […]
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News Center Maine reported that Orono Brewing Company debuted its “Let’s Go Bears” IPA on homecoming weekend, which is the first beer partnering with the University of Maine Athletics. Justin Barnes, general manager – Van Wagner, said it’s a great way to support the Black Bears. “Knowing how proudly our fans will fill the steins […]
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University of Maine alumni donors Phillip and Susan Morse have committed $10 million for naming rights to the multipurpose arena that is part of the UMaine Athletics Master Facilities Plan. The contribution is part of the private fundraising campaign underway to meet the $90 million challenge grant for UMaine athletics as part of UMS TRANSFORMS, […]
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Alicia Lacy, University of Maine assistant professor of athletic training, was a recent guest on the Journal of Athletic Training podcast JAT Chat. Lacy discussed the findings of a study she led looking at the perceptions and knowledge of the athletic training profession among parents of youth athletes. In addition to the podcast, a video […]
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Continuing its dedication to providing local food to its visitors, University of Maine Dining announces that Portland-based Luke’s Lobster will be available at the Homecoming Black Bear football game in the concessions area. Luke’s Lobster will offer its Maine-style 4-ounce and 6-ounce lobster rolls, 8-ounce bowls of New England-style clam chowder along with chips and […]
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A book signing for “Just a Kid from Maine” will take place from 11 a.m.–noon Oct. 15 at the Bear Necessities Fan Shop. Authors Matt and Stephanie Mulligan will sign books and small football helmets.
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