Student Life

Media feature 70-year-old UMaine graduate Cyrus

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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BDN features impact of COVID-19 on graduating UMaine students

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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BDN notes fund for UMaine nursing graduate school scholarships

The Bangor Daily News shared that the University of Maine School of Nursing received a $550,000 grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust for scholarships to support students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing program, the largest gift that the UMaine School of Nursing has ever received.

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Republican Journal shares Pike being named 2023 Outstanding Graduating Student

The Republican Journal reported that Aiden Pike of Searsmont, Maine is one of 12 undergraduates who have been named 2023 Outstanding Graduating Students at the University of Maine. Pike is the Outstanding Graduating Student in the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture. He is a double major in biochemistry, and molecular and cellular biology, […]

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BDN shares UMaine 2023 Commencement information

The Bangor Daily News shared that the University of Maine’s 2023 Commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students will be May 5–6 at Harold Alfond Sports Arena. Tips for attending all commencement ceremonies are online.

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Intermedia MFA Thesis Exhibition ‘no wear special’ opens May 19

Editor’s note: This story was updated on May 10.  University of Maine Intermedia Programs will host its Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, “no wear special,” from May 19–June 30 in the Lord Hall Art Gallery.  A public opening reception will be held from 5–7 p.m. on May 19. This year’s showcase will feature the […]

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