Student Life

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UMaine best positioned to start state’s first public medical school, independent study concludes

A public University of Maine medical school could strengthen the physician workforce, significantly improve health outcomes and drive economic development, but limited financial and medical residency capacity in the state make it currently infeasible An independent study released today concludes that the University of Maine’s world-class education and research strengths uniquely position the institution to […]

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UMaine receives more than $3.5 million estate gift from Linda Zillman

University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and University of Maine Foundation President Jeff Mills announced a more than $3.5 million estate gift from Linda Zillman, including a record-breaking investment in the UMaine Honors College and major support for the Zillman Art Museum. Linda and her late husband, Donald Zillman, shared a decades-long relationship with UMaine […]

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University of Maine System, graduate student workers’ union achieve first collective bargaining agreement

The University of Maine System (UMS) has achieved its first collective bargaining agreement with part-time graduate student workers, acknowledging their essential role in education and research while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The three-year contract between the System and the University of Maine Graduate Workers Union–UAW (UMGWU) that was ratified tonight by a vote of 438–3 positions […]

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Eddie Nachamie: Environmental advocate wins prestigious scholarship

From the gardens to the farms and forests, Eddie Nachamie has dedicated his undergraduate career toward protecting the environment. At the University of Maine, he has worked on projects to reduce food waste, preserve wild blueberries and mitigate the spread of a group of chemicals known as PFAS. As a result of his efforts, Nachamie […]

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Madelynn deBest: Inspiring coastal conservation through creativity 

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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Winter Session registration is open

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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First years devise side hustles to pitch at ‘Shark Tank’ competition

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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December sales and events at University Bookstore, Bear Necessities

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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