Student Life

Spring 2013 Deans List

Recently the University of Maine recognized 2,033 students for achieving Deans List honors in the Spring 2013 semester. Of the students who made the Deans List, 1,716 are from Maine, 254 are from out of state, and 63 are from foreign countries. Listed below are students who received Deans List honors for the 2013 Spring […]

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Wall Street Journal Interviews Couple About Student Loan Debt, Business

The Wall Street Journal interviewed two University of Maine students, John and Christine Carney, about their student loan debt and how it has changed their business plans for their startup, Through Thick and Thin. For their business, they make acrylic cupcake toppers, jewelry and ornaments using a laser cutter. Because of their debt, they have […]

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WVII Covers Clean Sweep Furniture Sale

WVII (Channel 7) reported on the Clean Sweep Furniture Sale held at the University of Maine. Funds from the sale will support the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism’s Welcome Weekend Day of Service at the end of August.

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WABI Previews Clean Sweep Furniture Sale

WABI (Channel 5) reported on the Clean Sweep Furniture Sale being held at the University of Maine on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10. Lisa Morin, coordinator of the Bodwell Center for Service Volunteerism, spoke about the sale and how the funds will support the center’s Welcome Weekend Day of Service at the end of the […]

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UMaine Clean Sweep Furniture Sale Aug. 9–10

The University of Maine will hold a Clean Sweep Furniture Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 in York Commons on Square Road. Items for sale include furniture, such as dressers, couches and chairs that are being replaced in the residence halls. […]

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BDN Covers Maine Bound Rock Climbing Outing

The Bangor Daily News covered a recent rock climbing outing of University of Maine students and workers of the Maine Bound Adventure Center. The group went climbing at Clifton Crags, about 15 miles east of Bangor.

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WABI Previews Clean Sweep Sale

WABI (Channel 5) previewed the upcoming Clean Sweep Sale at the University of Maine. Lisa Morin, coordinator of the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism, and UMaine student Robbie Bickford spoke about preparing for Friday and Saturday’s sale. Items were donated by the university or students who moved out of the dorms at the end […]

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UMaine Clean Sweep Sale May 24–25

The University of Maine will hold its annual Clean Sweep Sale 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, May 24 and 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, May 25 in York Commons on Square Road of the UMaine campus. Furniture, electronics, appliances, housewares, cleaning supplies, books, bedding and clothing will be among the items for sale. Items were donated by […]

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UMaine Bike Paths Featured in The Weekly

The latest edition of The Weekly contained an article on the recreational use of the University of Maine bike paths in the spring. The edition also included an article about therapy dogs visiting Fogler Library to ease stress during finals week.

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Media Covers UMaine Commencement

The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5) and WLBZ (Channel 2) were among several news organizations to cover the University of Maine’s 211th commencement. 1,665 students graduated Saturday and more than 12,000 people attended the ceremonies.

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