UMaine in the News

Social Work Grad Student Writes Op-Ed for BDN

Lillian Shields, a graduate assistant and instructor of peer education at the University of Maine’s Student Wellness Resource Center, wrote an opinion piece for the Bangor Daily News titled “It’s time for Maine to stop shackling pregnant women.” Shields is expected to receive her master’s degree in social work this summer.

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WABI Previews Great Maine Bike Swap

WABI (Channel 5) advanced the 15th annual Great Maine Bike Swap that will be held at the University of Maine’s New Balance Student Recreation Center on Sunday, April 12. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is hosting the swap to give people the opportunity to buy affordable and used bikes, as well as sell their own. […]

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AP Reports on USDA Grant to Improve Food Safety

The Associated Press reported the University of Maine has been awarded two food safety competitive grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), including a $4.9 million, five-year award to improve processing technologies to enhance the safety and quality of fresh produce and low-moisture foods, such as raw grains, spices, seeds and nuts. The school […]

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BDN Publishes Op-Ed by Social Work Grad Student

Carmen Linden, a graduate student in the School of Social Work at the University of Maine, wrote an opinion piece for the Bangor Daily News titled “A proven treatment that can improve the lives of Mainers.” Linden of Old Town earned an undergraduate degree in sociology and anthropology from UMaine in 2009.

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Kennebec Journal Covers Augusta Ceremony for National History Day Winners

The Kennebec Journal reported on a public recognition ceremony in Augusta to honor statewide winners of the 2015 National History Day competition that was held at the University of Maine in March. The ceremony was hosted by the Maine State Archives, Museum and Library and was held in the Cultural Building atrium. National History Day […]

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BDN Reports on Scheduled Speaker for 21st Annual HOPE Festival

The Bangor Daily News reported international engineering volunteer Robert Sypitkowski of Bangor will speak at the 21st annual HOPE Festival on April 25 at the University of Maine. Sypitkowski went from a career in theater design to a career as an environmental engineer after earning a degree in engineering at UMaine in 1990. He currently […]

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De Urioste-Stone, Lilieholm Speak with MPBN About Penobscot River Survey

University of Maine professors and Center for Research on Sustainable Forests leaders Sandra De Urioste-Stone and Robert Lilieholm spoke with the Maine Public Broadcasting Network about a study they are conducting to identify sustainable economic development pathways for the Penobscot River corridor that protect and leverage the region’s natural resources and quality of place. The […]

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Mainebiz Advances Black Bear Business Conference

Mainebiz reported the University of Maine Alumni Association will host the second annual Black Bear Business Conference on April 24 at Buchanan Alumni House. Tom’s of Maine Founder Tom Chappell is scheduled as a guest speaker at the half-day event. The conference aims to bring Maine’s small business owners and entrepreneurs together with economic development […]

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Maine Edge Reports on 2015 Juried Student Art Exhibition

The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release announcing the University of Maine Department of Art will present the 2015 annual Juried Student Art Exhibition until May 1 in the Lord Hall Gallery. The exhibition features more than 90 works of art that were selected from over 300 submissions in a range of […]

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