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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University of Maine Athletics and the University of Maine Foundation have announced plans to construct the state-of-the-art New Balance Track & Field and Soccer Complex, made possible by a $7 million commitment from New Balance Athletics. The contribution is part of the fundraising campaign underway to meet the challenge grant for UMaine Athletics as part […]
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The Bangor Daily News published an op-ed by Ben Potter, a fourth-year University of Maine political science student, titled “A bold experiment in Canada can inform Maine’s response to the fentanyl epidemic.” Potter wrote the piece at the invitation of the Maine chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network, which brings together scholars across the country […]
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The Bangor Daily News published an op-ed from Sofia Langlois, news editor of the University of Maine student newspaper, The Maine Campus, titled “The hypocrisy of female safety measures.”
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News Center Maine promoted a tree lighting ceremony being held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 at the University of Maine Alfond Stadium as part of Trent’s Trees, a statewide initiative in which trees are lit and ornaments are hung to honor those who have died by suicide or are struggling with mental health. […]
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The Bangor Daily News and Daily Bulldog highlighted three new graduate certificates from the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development involving multilingual special education, adapted physical education and outdoor leadership.
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