Student Life

UMaine, NAACP to Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Events

The University of Maine in collaboration with the Greater Bangor Area NAACP will celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with events including a march, lunch and panel discussion from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Jan. 20. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day events will kick off at 12:30 p.m. with a march starting at […]

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Lizzotte, Student-Athletes Talk to Bangor Metro About Swimming Lessons

Bangor Metro interviewed Susan Lizzotte, head coach of the University of Maine’s swimming and diving teams, and student-athletes Lauren Dwyer and Cody Lachance about the swimming lessons the team offers to local children. Lizzotte, who oversees the program offered to children who are 4 to 13 years old, said each collegiate instructor is assigned to […]

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Marrs Quoted in AP Article on Maine Student Loan Tax Credit Program

Gianna Marrs, director of financial aid for the University of Maine, spoke with the Associated Press for an article about the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit and how it is being overlooked because of the state’s failure to market it effectively. UMaine financial aid officials said they tell students about the program and available resources but […]

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Media Report on More Post-Season UMaine Football Awards

The Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald and WABI (Channel 5) reported University of Maine senior cornerback Kendall James and senior tight end Justin Perillo were recognized as Football Championship Subdivision All-Americans by The Sports Network. The Black Bears were among 11 Colonial Athletic Association players to be named to All-American teams. James was named […]

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Media Report on National Recognition of Cosgrove, Mulumba

Jack Cosgrove, head coach of the University of Maine football team, finished third in voting for the Eddie Robinson Award, and freshman linebacker Christophe Mulumba placed sixth in voting for the Jerry Rice FCS Rookie of the Year recognition, The Sports Network announced. The Portland Press Herald, WLBZ (Channel 2), Bangor Daily News and WABI […]

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WVII Reports on UMaine Concert Held in Memory of Newtown Victims

WVII (Channel 7) covered a concert at the University of Maine that was held in remembrance of the victims of last year’s Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn. About 70 students, adults and professional musicians from around the state performed during the concert. UMaine student Olivia Bean said it was a great opportunity […]

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UMaine Nursing Student Presentation Cited in BDN Article

A presentation made by University of Maine nursing students at a Veazie town council meeting was cited in the Bangor Daily News article “Orono-Veazie Water District consumers raise concerns about potential carcinogen.” The students presented on the health effects of trihalomethanes (THMs), which are formed when chlorine and other disinfectants are mixed with organic matter, […]

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Carneys Win Second Big Gig Pitch-Off

University of Maine students and married couple John Carney and Christine Carney won the Big Gig’s second pitch-off for their promotion of their business, Through Thick and Thin, which offers quirky acrylic cupcake toppers, jewelry and ornaments. Three businesses had been selected to pitch their products or companies to a panel of judges at the […]

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WABI Covers Therapy Dog Visit to Fogler Library

WABI (Channel 5) reported on the latest visit by certified therapy dogs to the University of Maine’s Fogler Library. The dogs were on hand to offer stress relief and comfort to students, staff and faculty members as the semester winds down. UMaine students said visiting with the dogs helps them relax.

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