Ferrini-Mundy discusses enrollment, retention boost with WFVX
WFVX (FOX22/ABC7) interviewed University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy on annulment and retention in the fall 2024 semester.
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News Center, WFVX report on UMaine enrollment
WFVX (FOX22/ABC7) reported on the growth in enrollment and retention at the University of Maine for the fall 2024 semester. “We’re very excited about our enrollment numbers. We were predicting around 1,900 entering students and we’re, right now, a little over 2,000 [at UMaine and UMaine Machias],” said John Volin, executive vice president for academic […]
Read moreUPDATE: Starbucks to open in the Class of 1944 Bear’s Den on Sept. 10
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the new opening date for Starbucks on campus, which has been rescheduled to Sept. 10. ORONO — University of Maine Dining has announced that a fully licensed Starbucks venue will open Sept. 9 in the Class of 1944 Bear’s Den, located on the second floor of […]
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Jasmine Lamb: A window into energy justice on Wabanaki lands
For Jasmine Lamb, energy justice is about ensuring that marginalized communities have equitable access to the benefits of energy production and a say in the decision making processes about how their energy is produced. The Ph.D. student in the Ecology and Environmental Sciences Program and member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point works to […]
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Kai Dube: First-year elementary education student aims to be a positive force for kids
During her final year of high school, Kai Dube volunteered at Old Town Elementary School, just a couple miles down the road from the University of Maine. The experience helped solidify her choice to major in elementary education at UMaine, where she’s part of this year’s first-year class. “I really love working with kids, and […]
Read moreBDN highlights UMaine students helping Bangor prepare for Emerald Ash Borer invasion
According to the Bangor Daily News, Bangor is preparing for the arrival of invasive Emerald Ash Borers with help from four University of Maine forestry students. The students surveyed 8,574 public trees and found that 20% are ash, which is important for the city’s environment. To protect these trees, Bangor plans to treat them with […]
Read moreWells Central Dining reopens Aug. 30 with new offerings
Wells Central Dining will reopen on Aug. 30 and offer a new menu and retail options. Wells Central Dining — open daily from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. — will feature Sal’s Pizza, a New England restaurant chain and the official pizza of the Boston Red Sox, and a retail dining area featuring pub favorites, beverages and […]
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Jamie Fogg: Winner of prestigious scholarship supports humpback whale research
Jamie Fogg, a rising junior marine science major with a concentration in marine biology and Maine Top Scholar, was awarded the prestigious National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship in the last application cycle. Fogg is one of only two students in Maine and 130 nationwide to receive this honor. “I […]
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Molly Graham: Helping new Black Bears bridge the gap between high school and college
Molly Graham put the Girl Scout motto “Be Prepared” to work this summer as she helped plan the 2024 Business Bridge Week for incoming first-year students. A lifelong member of the Girl Scouts, Graham credits the organization with her drive and passion to help others. “Be a sister to every Girl Scout” is the message […]
Read moreUniversity Bookstore debuts its Academic Materials Program for fall 2024
The University of Maine Bookstore has launched a new program to make required course materials more affordable and accessible as students prepare for their fall 2024 courses. The Academic Materials Program (AMP) is a course material program that provides students access to all required course materials each semester at one predictable cost of $239.99, regardless […]
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