Elizabeth Brennan of West Chester, Pennsylvania, is the Outstanding Graduating Student in the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences. She is a wildlife ecology major and member of the Honors College, through which she wrote a thesis titled “Phenological changes in Arctic and Common Terns across Maine’s coastal islands.” While attending the University of […]
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Amanda Ahava Karomba of Lewiston, Maine, is the Outstanding Graduating Student in the Division of Lifelong Learning. She is majoring in university studies with minors in interdisciplinary disability studies and leadership studies. Karomba pursued her degree online while raising two boys and working as CEO of Happy Haven, an agency that provides direct support to […]
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The Boston Globe and Mass Live noted that the University of Maine sent ticks to the University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers for a study which revealed a new form of bacteria found on Rabbit ticks in New England.
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The Boston Globe and Mass Live noted that the University of Maine sent ticks to the University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers for a study which revealed a new form of bacteria found on Rabbit ticks in New England.
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Before it was a state, Maine had already earned a reputation for its great outdoors. It began as a place where anyone could hunt and fish, and served as a summer destination with numerous second homes owned by celebrities and other wealthy individuals. Today, the outdoors are a major part of the economy, generating $3.4 […]
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WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) interviewed University of Maine Sustainability Director Daniel Dixon about ways to be more sustainable in honor of Earth Day, as well as events planned in recognition of the university’s 2025 Earth Month.
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The University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension Tick Lab’s annual report was covered by WGME (Channel 13 in Portland), the Daily Bulldog, Morning Ag Clips, and WFVX (Channel 7 in Bangor). For its report, the lab sampled over 4,700 ticks from all over Maine, and more than 3,500 were deer ticks. Laboratory testing showed that 41.5% […]
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Businesses, farmers, community leaders and students will showcase various solutions for reducing food waste during the virtual 2025 Maine Wasted Food Solutions Summit from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, April 18. Food Rescue MAINE, a nonprofit housed within the University of Maine’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, is hosting the event. U.S. […]
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The University Volunteer Ambulance Corps (UVAC) at the University of Maine has been awarded the “Striving for Excellence in Campus EMS” recognition by the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF). UVAC is one of three organizations nationwide to receive this honor, chosen from a pool of 103 applicants. This recognition highlights exceptional performance in […]
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The University of Maine has been designated a 2025-2026 Military Friendly School and ranked among the top performers nationwide in veteran student support and success during and after college. Military Friendly School designations, administered by the veteran-owned business VIQTORY, are granted to colleges and universities that have high retention, graduation and job placement rates among […]
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