Student Life

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UMaine doctoral student enrollment highest ever

A record number of students came to the University of Maine in pursuit of doctorates for the fall 2024 semester.  UMaine enrolled 605 new and returning doctoral students, up from 465 in fall 2019. In total, the Graduate School received 917 applications to its doctoral programs — up more than 200% from five years ago. […]

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Mainebiz highlights UMaine students’ affordable housing presentation

Mainebiz highlighted a presentation on how to bolster affordable housing from University of Maine students Liam O’Brien and Albert Putnam titled “Building Innovation Centers: A holistic approach to education in the built environment.” O’Brien, an interdisciplinary Ph.D. student concentrating in building science, and Putnam, an undergraduate double majoring in construction engineering technology and sustainable materials […]

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New Computer Science and Business degree launching in spring 2025

The University of Maine is launching a B.S. in Computer Science and Business within the Maine Business School starting in spring 2025.  This first-of-its-kind program across Maine’s public universities combines computing skill with business strategy to prepare students for careers that address challenges brought on by the growing digital economy. It was approved by the […]

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Call for proposals for the Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series 

The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series (CA/DLS) Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias to enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of the campuses. Grants support up to 50% of expenses associated with cultural events, speaking engagements and lectures. The CA/DLS committee accepts applications four […]

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News Center highlights how UMaine uses outdoor forestry classroom

News Center Maine highlighted how University of Maine forestry students learn about the environment in the Brent Halsey Educational Forest in Old Town and Orono. Jessica Leahy, professor of human dimension in the UMaine School of Forest Resources, is the steward of the outdoor classroom and has brought dozens of students there for volunteer work […]

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SEA BEaRS highlighted by News Center

News Center Maine reported on a University of Maine program titled Science Education Addressing the Blue Economy and Rural Success (SEA BEaRS). A joint effort between the School of Marine Sciences and University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the program intends to bolster the next generation of marine scientists and industry leaders, equipping students with skills […]

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Winter Session registration is open

Registration is open for University of Maine Winter Session. The three-week online term runs from Dec. 30–Jan. 17.  Courses are now available to view on MaineStreet. The nearly 50 online course offerings include general education requirements, as well as some upper-level and graduate courses. Winter Session courses are intensive in nature, with students earning one […]

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