In an article about high school students earning college credit, WFVX-TV (Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) noted that high school students also have the option to complete different fast-track degree programs in partnership with the University of Maine.
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The University of Maine Institute of Medicine has awarded summer fellowships to nine graduate students to support their research in health science and biomedicine. The fellowships, which include up to $6,000 for a stipend, one graduate credit and health insurance, will allow graduate students to conduct their research full time during the summer months alongside […]
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University of Maine junior Katelyn Amero of Mapleton, Maine has been named a 2023 Goldwater Scholar. Amero, a double major in biochemistry and microbiology, and a member of the Honors College, is one of 413 college students nationwide who were named Goldwater Scholars for the 2023–24 academic year, according to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported that this fall, the University of Maine Machias will unveil upgrades to Dorward Hall, including a new allergen-free kitchen to enable students with dietary restrictions to make their own meal; over $596,000 in repairs to windows and gutters; ADA access and new LED lighting.
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The Bangor Daily News published a series of photographs taken at the 2023 University of Maine commencement ceremonies.
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University of Maine students and faculty of food science and human nutrition were recognized at the Maine Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ annual conference, “Nourishing Nutrition Professionals,” on April 28 in Freeport, Maine. Jade McNamara, assistant professor of human nutrition, received the Outstanding Dietitian of the Year award, and Kayla Parsons, Ph.D. student in food […]
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WABI-TV (Channel 5 in Bangor), WBZ-TV (CBS News in Boston) and WFSB-TV (Channel 3 in Hartford, Connecticut) featured John Cyrus, who graduated from the University of Maine at the age of 70 after numerous setbacks prevented him from getting his degree for over 50 years. KLTV (Tyler, Texas), WDBJ-TV (Roanoke, Virginia), WSMV-TV (Nashville, Tennessee), KNOP-TV […]
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The Bangor Daily News published a feature about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on graduating University of Maine students. “You are a pandemic class. Your academic journey was disrupted more than anyone could have imagined but you remained connected and here you are today,” UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy said at the commencement ceremonies.
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The Bangor Daily News, WABI-TV (Channel 5 in Bangor), Z107.3 and Q96.1 reported on the 2023 University of Maine Commencement ceremonies and shared the livestream.
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The Bangor Daily News shared that the University of Maine Intermedia Programs will host its Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, “no wear special,” from May 10 to June 30 in the Lord Hall Art Gallery. A public opening reception will be held from 5–7 p.m. on May 19.
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