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Press Herald cites overdose statistics from state, UMaine partnership

The Portland Press Herald cited a data visualization on drug overdose deaths compiled with data from the Monthly Overdose Report from the Maine Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the University of Maine. The visualization showed a year-to-year decrease in overdose deaths starting in 2023 and the potential for the state to have the […]

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News Center, CBS 5 report on ‘Shark Tank’ competition at MBS

WABI (CBS 5 in Bangor) and News Center Maine reported on the “Shark Tank” event at the University of Maine that took place on Friday, Dec. 13, at which six first-year Maine Business School students pitched side hustle projects. Students presented their ideas, ranging from blankets to international snacks, in front of an audience of […]

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A photo of Ruixin Niu playing a 3D printed violin

Student and her 3D-printed instrument harmonize classical music with digital age

A University of Maine Interdisciplinary Ph.D. candidate tapped into the flagship university’s 3D-printing prowess to create educational musical performances that are as exciting to see as they are to hear. Ruixin Niu draws from her background as a violist, violinist and conductor to meld data-driven innovation with musical performance. To command her audience’s attention and […]

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Maine Bound celebrates over 40 years of connecting UMaine students with nature

Contact: Ashley Yates; ashley.depew@maine.edu In a state with an identity tied to the outdoors, an idea to create outdoor education at the University of Maine didn’t take long to grow into the nationally leading Maine Bound program.  The first graduating class who participated in Maine Bound and the professional staff who helped develop it met for […]

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Support Black Bear Exchange during campuswide food drive

A campuswide nonperishable food drive to benefit the University of Maine Black Bear Exchange food pantry will be held Dec. 2–6, sponsored by UMaine Auxiliary Enterprises and Facilities Management.  Donation boxes will be located at: the University Bookstore in the Memorial Union, the Bear Necessities Fan Shop in the Alfond Arena, Printing Services & Mailing […]

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New Computer Science and Business degree launching in spring 2025

The University of Maine is launching a B.S. in Computer Science and Business within the Maine Business School starting in spring 2025.  This first-of-its-kind program across Maine’s public universities combines computing skill with business strategy to prepare students for careers that address challenges brought on by the growing digital economy. It was approved by the […]

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Bicks’ podcast deemed best live recording in third annual Signal Awards  

Caroline Bicks, professor of English and Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine and cohost of the “Everyday Shakespeare” podcast, was recently named a winner of the third annual Signal Awards for the “Best Live Recording” category for her podcast.  The Signal Awards are mission-focused on uplifting the podcast medium by […]

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Looking back through 70 years of astronomical exploration at UMaine 

The University of Maine is celebrating 70 years of looking to the skies as it marks the anniversary of what is today the Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium.  View video transcript From its origins as a single room planetarium on the second floor of Wingate Hall to its most recent iteration 7,400-square-foot facility, […]

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