Student Life

A portrait of Meg Caron

Meg Caron: UMaine 2025 Valedictorian 

Meg Caron of Bangor, Maine is the 2025 valedictorian. She is pursuing dual degrees in French and microbiology with a second science major in molecular and cellular biology. Alongside research, volunteer work, campus clubs and cooking competitions, she has been a member of the Field Hockey and Women’s Cross Country teams. Caron emphasizes the value […]

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A portrait of Alexandria Banou Morgan

Alexandria Banou Morgan: UMaine 2025 Co-Salutatorian 

Alexandria Banou Morgan of Perry, Maine is a 2025 co-salutatorian and the outstanding graduating student in the Honors College and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). She is majoring in psychology with minors in neuroscience and philosophy. Her journey at the University of Maine has been one of self discovery through scholarly pursuits […]

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A portrait of Dominic Needham

Dominic Needham: UMaine 2025 Co-Salutatorian 

Dominic Needham of Veazie, Maine is a 2025 co-salutatorian. A microbiology major and member of the Honors College, Needham transferred to the University of Maine his sophomore year. His enthusiasm — drawn from a fascination in how invisible-to-the-eye pathogens can shape society — has remained steady and engaged through his education.  Leading into his senior […]

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UVAC receives national recognition for excellence in campus EMS

The University Volunteer Ambulance Corps (UVAC) at the University of Maine has been awarded the “Striving for Excellence in Campus EMS” recognition by the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF). UVAC is one of three organizations nationwide to receive this honor, chosen from a pool of 103 applicants. This recognition highlights exceptional performance in […]

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UMaine earns Military Friendly School designation

The University of Maine has been designated a 2025-2026 Military Friendly School and ranked among the top performers nationwide in veteran student support and success during and after college.  Military Friendly School designations, administered by the veteran-owned business VIQTORY, are granted to colleges and universities that have high retention, graduation and job placement rates among […]

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New renovations to UMaine’s Alfond Arena covered by Maine media

The University of Maine’s $50 million renovations to Alfond Arena were featured in the Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald, and News Center Maine. The renovations aim to create more space and modern amenities for both fans and the athletes. “What we have going on right now is special, and we want that to last […]

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News Observer covers UMaine Machias Reynolds Gymnasium renovations

The Machias Valley News Observer covered a celebratory event highlighting the completed renovations to the Reynolds Gymnasium at the University of Maine at Machias. The event included students, regional and state leaders and guests taking part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony as well as the facilities rededication.

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UMaine hosting Maine Science Olympiad April 12

From flying rubber band powered helicopters to decoding encrypted messages, the STEM skills of more than 200 middle and high school students will be tested during the Maine Science Olympiad on Saturday, April 12 at the University of Maine.  Fifteen teams from public, private and home schools across the state will compete in 23 events […]

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Maddie Closson and Samantha Martin: Leaders on the farm

From the classroom to the barn, University of Maine third-year students Maddie Closson and Samantha Martin lead the herd for the Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AVS) program as farmworkers, teaching assistants and interns.  Each week, Closson and Martin travel to Witter Farm to work in the equine and dairy cattle barns, greeted by the sounds […]

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A portrait of Joan Ferrini-Mundy

UMaine’s Ferrini-Mundy receives national award for public service

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has named University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy the recipient of its 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to education research and public policy. The award, presented annually by AERA, honors an individual who has played a leading role in enacting or implementing research-based […]

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