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Campus Safety magazine features new UMaine study on hazing prevention

Campus Safety magazine reported on a University of Maine study which shows that having strong campus relationships greatly improves the likelihood of reporting a hazing incident. Devin Franklin, the study’s lead author and a Ph.D. student in higher education, explained that hazing prevention operates on three levels: primary prevention to shift attitudes before incidents occur, […]

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Philosophers worldwide coming to UMaine for conference Sept. 25-27

The University of Maine is bringing philosophy experts from around the world to campus during the 49th annual conference of the International Merleau-Ponty Circle Sept. 25-27. This year’s theme is “Health and Healing: Personal, Social and Environmental.”  Maurice Merleau-Ponty was a French 20th century existential philosopher. He’s noted for developing critical ideas about health and […]

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UMaine research highlights how PFAS uptake differs among crops

One way people ingest a group of toxic chemicals known as PFAS is through consuming produce, dairy and meat products that have been exposed to contaminated soil and irrigation water. Some guidance is available on how growers can try to mitigate the uptake of PFAS, but it’s limited due in part to a lack of […]

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Two undergraduates named ‘25 Goldwater Scholars for STEM research excellence 

University of Maine seniors Esther Biro and Gus Hoy have been named 2025 Goldwater Scholars for their research excellence in the fields of the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. Each will receive as much as $7,500 for tuition, books and room and board that helps them continue to pursue research.  Biro, a biochemistry major, and […]

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Build knowledge, skills through professional development programs this fall

For people seeking to start a new career or advance within their current one, the University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning is offering several opportunities for professional development and continuing education through the end of the year.  The programs are designed to benefit professionals from a range of sectors, including healthcare, education and nonprofits, […]

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Blossom recognized for advancing rural mental health care in Maine

Jennifer Blossom (she/her/hers), assistant professor of psychology in clinical psychology at the University of Maine, received the 2025 Excellence in Rural Psychology Award from the American Psychological Association. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to mental health care, research and advocacy in rural communities.  As principal investigator of the Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Lab (C-CAP), […]

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Explore significance of the presidency in 2025 Constitution Day Lecture

In recognition of Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 17, the University of Maine will host a lecture exploring the significance and impact of U.S. presidents at 3:30 p.m. in the Hill Auditorium, 165 Barrows Hall.  In “Can One Person Save — or Break — a Republic?,” Nicholas F. Jacobs, associate professor of government at Colby […]

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