Ferrini-Mundy discusses enrollment, retention boost with WFVX
WFVX (FOX22/ABC7) interviewed University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy on annulment and retention in the fall 2024 semester.
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News Center, WFVX report on UMaine enrollment
WFVX (FOX22/ABC7) reported on the growth in enrollment and retention at the University of Maine for the fall 2024 semester. “We’re very excited about our enrollment numbers. We were predicting around 1,900 entering students and we’re, right now, a little over 2,000 [at UMaine and UMaine Machias],” said John Volin, executive vice president for academic […]
Read moreMacRae discusses PFAS in firefighting foam with Times Record
In an article titled “Brunswick residents with wells face testing barriers in wake of chemical spill,” The Times Record interviewed Jean MacRae, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Maine, about a group of chemicals known as PFAS. “People should be keeping an eye on their water in the area, just […]
Read moreIslander reports on UMaine microplastics research around Bar Harbor
The Mount Desert Islander reported on a recent study which found that the waterways in and around Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula are home to a significant amount of microplastic pollution. There are an estimated 400 billion microplastic fibers on the surface of Frenchman Bay and several connected rivers and estuaries […]
Read moreBDN highlights UMaine students helping Bangor prepare for Emerald Ash Borer invasion
According to the Bangor Daily News, Bangor is preparing for the arrival of invasive Emerald Ash Borers with help from four University of Maine forestry students. The students surveyed 8,574 public trees and found that 20% are ash, which is important for the city’s environment. To protect these trees, Bangor plans to treat them with […]
Read moreTijerina discusses railroad strike in Canada with Maine Public
Maine Public interviewed Stefano Tijerina, a lecturer in management with the Maine Business School, about a railroad strike in Canada and how it may impact the state and U.S. economy. Tijerina said while it’s still too early to say what the fallout will look like, “we would probably see an increase in the price of […]
Read moreNYT interviews Gardner on why mosquito bites itch
Allison Gardner, an associate professor of arthropod vector biology at the University of Maine, spoke with The New York Times the mechanics behind mosquito bites and their itching. For relief, Gardner recommends using aloe, hydrocortisone or preventive measures like wearing a net over the face.
Read moreCNN interviews Socolow on decline of local radio news
In an article by CNN, University of Maine communications and journalism professor Michael Socolow discussed the decline of local radio news due to shifting listener habits and advertising revenue losses. Socolow said traditional radio stations are struggling as listeners turn to podcasts. Despite the challenges, he emphasized the continued importance of radio as a local […]
Read moreBoston Globe spotlights Schattman’s work on adapting blueberry farming to climate change
The Boston Globe highlighted Rachel Schattman, a former vegetable farmer and sustainable agriculture professor at the University of Maine, for her research on how climate change affects wild blueberry production. She is helping Wyman’s Blueberries adapt to changing weather patterns to ensure a stable harvest. Her research is key to maintaining the industry’s productivity amid […]
Read moreSocolow discusses TV symbiosis with social media with The Atlantic
Michael Socolow, professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, spoke with The Atlantic about how TV news has achieved a symbiotic relationship with social media when covering politics. “It’s not cable TV per se” that matters, Socolow said, but the meme culture that it feeds. Television’s future “is through viral-meme creation and […]
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