BDN advances food drive to support Black Bear Exchange
The Bangor Daily News highlighted a campuswide nonperishable food drive to benefit the University of Maine Black Bear Exchange food pantry.
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UMaine ranked among top institutions nationally in 2024 college guides
The University of Maine has once again been ranked among the best higher education institutions nationwide in multiple annual college guides. In the U.S. News and World Report 2024 Best Colleges, UMaine was featured in a list of top National Universities — those producing groundbreaking research and offering a full range of undergraduate, master’s and […]
Read moreBookstore and Bear Necessities hosting holiday sales
The University Bookstore in the Memorial Union and Bear Necessities Fan Shop at the Harold Alfond Sports Arena are hosting holiday sales during the last week of the month and in December. The University Bookstore kicks off its annual Tech the Halls celebration on Cyber Monday, Nov. 27. Shop special deals on Apple and Dell […]
Read moreCUGR announces 2023-24 academic year fellowship recipients
The University of Maine’s Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) has announced the 2023-24 CUGR and Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) academic year fellowship winners. The CUGR Research and Creative Activities fellowships were developed to enhance and increase undergraduate student involvement in faculty-supervised research. They are supported through the Office of the Vice President for Research. […]
Read moreMaine Research Symposium on Biomedical Science and Engineering rescheduled for March 27-28
The second Maine Research Symposium on Biomedical Science and Engineering has been rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, March 27 and 28, in the Wells Conference Center at the University of Maine. Originally scheduled for Oct. 25-27, the symposium was cut short Oct. 26 in response to the mass shooting in Lewiston. On the event’s first […]
Read moreUMaine men’s rugby heading to regional playoffs with zero losses
The University of Maine Men’s Rugby Team will enter the regional playoffs for Division II of National Collegiate Rugby with a 7-0 record so far this season. Black Bears, the third-ranked team in the country, are among four teams playing in the East Regionals Friday-Sunday, Nov. 17-19 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Whichever team wins will compete […]
Read moreChancellor Malloy holding town hall, office hours Nov. 20
University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy will hold a town hall and office hours during his visit to the University of Maine on Nov. 20. The town hall, co-led by UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, will be held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Bangor Room at Memorial Union. Members of the UMaine community can attend […]
Read moreBear Bites Food Truck closing for winter on Nov. 16
The Bear Bites food truck is closing for the winter on Nov. 16, and will return in spring 2024. University of Maine Dining launched Bear Bites this semester to serve the campus community grab-and-go breakfast foods and beverages.
Read moreCall for proposals for the Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series
The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias to enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of the campuses. Grants support up to 50% of expenses associated with cultural events, speaking engagements and lectures, with a maximum grant award of up […]
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Kimmy Chhoeuk: Paving the way for future career in physical therapy
When she graduates from the University of Maine in May, Kimmy Chhoeuk of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, plans to go directly into a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Although she’s not sure where she’ll continue her education, Chhoeuk — a kinesiology and physical education major with a concentration in exercise science and a minor in psychology […]
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