Motivating people to protect hermit crabs, whelks, periwinkles or other animals that reside within the ocean tides can be challenging outside of coastal communities. That’s why University of Maine senior Madie deBest of Baroda, Michigan is using science communication and illustration to create a new field guide to encourage conservation. As part of her Honors […]
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Registration is open for University of Maine Winter Session. The three-week online term runs from Dec. 29-Jan. 16. Courses are now available to view on MaineStreet. The nearly 30 online course offerings in various topics, such as accounting, Microsoft Excel, nursing, sustainable agriculture, microeconomics, social work and media studies. They include general education requirements and […]
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At the University of Maine, first-year students don’t just learn the concepts of running a business; they make a plan for one. As part of the “Intro to Business” course, teams of students spend the semester developing plans for side hustles, ranging from cleaning services to custom t-shirt and fitness coaching services. In an auditorium […]
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Discover campus and coastal life at the University of Maine through “Life in the Pines,” where real students share their experiences studying, exploring nature and embracing community on both the Orono and Machias campuses. “Life in the Pines,” an unscripted video series sharing stories of students at the University of Maine and University of Maine […]
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The University Bookstore and Bear Necessities Fan Shop is offering a series of holiday promotions and events throughout December, including special savings, refreshments and opportunities to give back. The bookstore is running its annual two day Holiday Sale from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. from Dec. 11-12 at its Memorial Union location. Shoppers can enjoy festive savings, […]
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Emma Perry, a lab manager at the University of Maine, spent countless hours of her career dying tissue samples by dipping them into 20-30 jars of liquid one careful step at a time and always wondered if there could be a better way. As she watched the head of a 3D printer work in an […]
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The University of Maine was named one of the 2025 Best for Vets Colleges by the Military Times, a national news source that reports on matters involving the U.S. military community and global defense. It’s the only Maine-based university or college to rank among the top 50. Factors that determine placement on the list include […]
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Members of the University of Maine’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) won third place in one of the most physically and mentally challenging events of a regional competition for cadets. At the 2nd Brigade U.S. Army Cadet Command’s annual Ranger Challenge in New Jersey, UMaine’s team took home the bronze in the Crucible event, […]
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The Bangor Daily News, News Center Maine, WABI and Fox Bangor highlighted the University of Maine’s growing community of veteran students. The university now counts 638 degree-seeking veterans and dependents. That’s a 50% increase over five years, according to Tony Llerena, associate director for veterans education and transition services, who told WABI this is “the […]
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The graduating class of the University of Maine’s Department of Art will have their work on display in Lord Hall Gallery from Nov. 14 – Jan. 23. Ranging from digital artwork and paintings to ceramic and glass sculpture, this year’s exhibition, titled “UpRouted,” emphasizes the uniqueness of each students’ journey. The artists explore themes of […]
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