Student Life

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Singh family pledges $3.5M for scholarships and endowed chair in the Maine College of Engineering and Computing 

University of Maine Foundation President/CEO Jeff Mills today announced a $3.5 million pledge from alumni Rajendra “Raj” Singh (‘77G, ‘24H) and Neera Singh (‘24H) for scholarships for Maine students and the Singh Chair in Applied Innovation. The announcement was made Tuesday at the UMaine Foundation’s annual luncheon recognizing members of its Charles F. Allen Society, […]

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Mo Drammeh: Published author explores advocacy through story

For Mo, storytelling isn’t just about fiction — it’s about shaping the way people see the world.  A sophomore in the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences and Honors College at the University of Maine, Mo has built a unique path that blends scientific research and creative writing, using both as tools for advocacy. […]

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UMaine, Bangor Beautiful mural featured by local media

The Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) and WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) reported on the recently completed mural on the Kenduskeag Stream Pump Station in downtown Bangor. University of Maine art and wildlife ecology students partnered with the nonprofit Bangor Beautiful to create artwork that highlights the importance of freshwater mussels, […]

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WFVX interviews 2025 valedictorian Meaghan Caron

WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) interviewed the 2025 University of Maine valedictorian Meaghan Caron on her experiences as a student-athlete. Caron, who is pursuing dual degrees and three majors in the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was also a member of the Field Hockey […]

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Bangor-area media cover Maine Day Meal Packout

News Center Maine, WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) and WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) covered the annual Maine Day Meal Packout event organized by University of Maine Honors College staff and the Student Activities Board. This year, students and volunteers packed and donated 52,920 meals on April 30. The Daily Bulldog shared the release […]

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Business students support Bath Iron Works workforce development efforts

Like many employers in growing technical industries, Bath Iron Works (BIW) is navigating a competitive labor market and evolving workforce needs. To help address these broader challenges, BIW partnered with the University of Maine to engage students in developing creative, research-driven solutions related to housing and workforce development. As part of a course through the […]

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UMaine students create river ecology mural on Bangor pump station

University of Maine art and wildlife ecology students have designed an educational mural on the Kenduskeag River Pump Station in Bangor that highlights the importance of freshwater mussels, migratory fish and river ecosystems. Intermedia Programs and the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology collaborated with Bangor Beautiful and city officials on this project.  The […]

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Students pack, donate 52,920 meals during Maine Day Meal Packout

University of Maine students and other volunteers packed 52,920 meals to donate to people experiencing food insecurity for the Maine Day Meal Packout on April 30 at the Memorial Gym.   The Maine Day Meal Packout is organized by Honors College staff and the Honors College Student Activities Board, as well as an event coordination team […]

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