UMaine in the News

Republican Journal advances Schmitt’s Stockton Springs talk

The Republican Journal reported Catherine Schmitt, communications director for Maine Sea Grant College Program at the University of Maine, will read from and sign one of her recent books at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Stockton Springs Community Library. Schmitt will discuss her 2015 Down East book, “The President’s Salmon: Restoring the King of […]

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President Hunter, Provost Hecker speak with WLBZ about out-of-state enrollment

University of Maine President Susan J. Hunter and Jeffrey Hecker, UMaine’s executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, spoke with WLBZ (Channel 2) about UMaine’s increase in out-of-state enrollment. “For the economic future of the state, we really need a vibrant, younger population to grow into a workforce, and that workforce is going to […]

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UMaine ranked one of nation’s best universities, Press Herald reports

The Portland Press Herald published an article on U.S. News & World Report’s recently released annual college rankings. The University of Maine was again listed as one of the “best national universities.” This year the university came in at No. 183, according to the article. UMaine also ranked No. 184 for its undergraduate business program, […]

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Maine Art Museum Trail featured in Providence Journal, Boston.com

The Providence Journal published an article on the Maine Art Museum Trail titled, “Tourism trail highlights Maine’s brush with artistic greatness.” The stunning beauty and dramatic power of the Maine landscape have inspired generations of American artists, according to the article. Visitors can take their own art-filled journey to see the work of these artists […]

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Science360 features UMaine bee research video

A University of Maine video on bee research being conducted by Frank Drummond, a professor of insect ecology, was featured on Science360. For the past 30 years, Drummond has studied the biology, ecology, disease susceptibility and pesticide exposure of Maine’s 275 native species of bees, as well as the millions of commercial honeybees annually trucked […]

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WABI speaks with Rebar for report on drought, low water levels

WABI (Channel 5) interviewed John Rebar, executive director of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for a report about how the lack of rain is evident around the state, particularly in Maine’s waterways. A resident who has lived on Hermon Pond for more than 35 years told WABI the water level is the lowest she […]

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BookTrib.com interviews Caron about football guide

BookTrib.com posted a video interview with Sandra Caron and J. Michael Hodgson, authors of “Tackling Football: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding the College Game.” Caron is a University of Maine professor of family relations and human sexuality. Hodgson has more than 30 years of experience with college football, including his role as a player at […]

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President Hunter, Provost Hecker write op-ed for BDN

University of Maine President Susan J. Hunter and Jeffrey Hecker, UMaine’s executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, co-wrote an opinion piece for the Bangor Daily News titled, “Why recruiting more UMaine students from away builds a stronger Maine.” The article cited a new study by UMaine economics professor Todd Gabe that evaluates the […]

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Science360 features UMaine salmon embryo research video

A University of Maine video on research being conducted by LeeAnne Thayer, a Ph.D. candidate in marine sciences, and Heather Hamlin, an assistant professor of aquaculture and marine biology, was featured on Science360. For the past 15 years, aquacultural salmon farmers in Maine have struggled with plummeting embryo survival rates, forcing them to drastically increase […]

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