The University of Maine Foundation has received a partial distribution of $15.5 million from a UMaine alum to create two new senior faculty roles that will bolster engineering and mathematics instruction and research at their alma mater. The estate gift from this donor, who chose to remain anonymous, is the largest single gift from an […]
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University of Maine student-athletes posted impressive marks in fall 2023 as 10 of the 17 varsity programs either broke or tied their records for highest cumulative team grade point averages (GPAs) in any fall semester. The teams for women’s basketball, women’s cross country, women’s ice hockey, softball, women’s swimming & diving, women’s indoor track & […]
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The Harold Alfond Foundation is providing an $80 million supplement in financial support for athletic facility improvements at the University of Maine, which will benefit all 17 varsity programs at Maine’s only Division I athletic program. The gift increases the Alfond Foundation’s total commitment to UMaine Athletics to $170 million, representing one of the largest […]
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University of Maine men’s hockey freshman forward Josh Nadeau has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Player of the Month. Nadeau, who was named the Hockey East Player of the Month earlier this week and was recognized as the Player of the Week on Dec. 4, is the first Maine player to earn a […]
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In a story about a new food pantry opening in Orono, the Bangor Daily News highlighted the Black Bear Exchange, the University of Maine’s food pantry and clothing exchange, and its recent support for students and faculty in need. “Our numbers have increased 20-30 percent each year for the last three years, and so far […]
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The Bangor Daily News published a column from Hope Carroll, fourth-year communications undergraduate student in the Honors College at the University of Maine, titled “Wabanaki studies should be taught at all Maine schools.” Carroll submitted the piece at the invitation of the Maine chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network, which brings together scholars across the […]
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The Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center (MHC) at the University of Maine has announced the faculty and staff who receive its Fall 2023 research grants. The grants provide up to $5,000 to support research, community engagement, or innovative teaching in the humanities. Recipients this fall include Taylor Ashley, coordinator for diversity and inclusion at […]
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In a story about more communities across the U.S. incorporating Native American translations in their road signs, the Associated Press featured the bilingual English and Penobscot language signage throughout the University of Maine campus. “For me, and for many of our tribal citizens and descendants, it is a daily reminder that we are in our […]
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The University of Maine community created so many exciting and heart-warming memories this year, which we shared on social media. We witnessed Black Bears travel across the world; explore the sea, sky and stars; showcase innovative research and art; give back to their community; dominate on the court, rink and field; and “shout ’til the […]
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An orientation camp offered to incoming students by the University of Maine’s School of Forest Resources was highlighted in an article published in the Journal of Forestry titled “Enhancing Diversity in Undergraduate Degree Programs in Forestry and Related Natural Resources: a Brief Review of Critical Issues and Promising Actions.” The article, which was authored by […]
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