Sophie Dean may only be a rising junior studying communication sciences and disorders at the University of Maine, but she is already taking on national leadership roles in her field. Last year, Dean served as Maine’s student state officer for the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), the only student organization for pre-professionals studying […]
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The National Wildlife Federation has awarded Greg LeClair, a Ph.D. student with the University of Maine’s Ecology and Environmental Sciences Program and founder of Maine Big Night, the National Conservation Young Leader Award. According to the organization, LeClair was recognized, “for his tireless dedication to protecting wildlife through innovative solutions and collaboration throughout Maine.” His […]
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MaineCard Services has relocated from the Hilltop Dining Hall to a joint space at the University of Maine Parking and Transportation Services Office in the DTAV Community Center, and will reopen there on June 15.
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In May, 15 undergraduate students from the Maine Business School participated in a nine-day travel study trip to England to learn about the business of sports. They visited the stadiums where Premier League football teams Manchester United and Manchester City play. They also stopped at the National Football League (NFL) London headquarters and explored other […]
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The Boothbay Register reported on University of Maine students and graduates joining the Boothbay Sea and Science Center’s summer program as marine science and sailing instructors. UMaine students will teach kids of various ages respect for the marine environment through hands-on experiences.
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University of Maine students provided free hearing screenings for athletes who participated in the Special Olympics Maine 2023 State Summer Games on June 10. Through multiple tests, the screenings — administered in Dunn Hall — determined whether athletes were experiencing hearing loss. Every year, the clinic benefits hundreds of competitors with intellectual disabilities at the […]
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Four University of Maine Ph.D. students won the top awards in the college division of the 2023 Bioscience Association of Maine (BioME) Student Showcase on May 3. The annual competition tasks college and high school students, who participate in separate divisions, with presenting life-science focused research projects to win cash and academic prizes. According to […]
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In a story titled “N.H. lags in luring offshore wind’s economic benefits” the Concord Monitor highlighted offshore wind energy workforce training at the University of Maine. Since last year, UMaine has been working on new courses, micro-credentials and an undergraduate concentration in offshore wind energy, as well as opportunities to study it at the largest […]
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Richard Roberts, executive director of academic program support and online learning at the University of Maine, spoke with The Chronicle of Higher Education about the increased online learning opportunities. According to Roberts, UMaine expanded its offerings for online learning derived from increased demand for fully online degrees and a combination of in-person, hybrid, and fully […]
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UMaine Dining is seeking input from students, staff and faculty on the next fully-branded commercial dining experience to feature in the Memorial Union. Cast a vote for either Starbucks, Peet’s Coffee or Shake Smart by filling out an online survey by June 9. The chosen retail dining concept is expected to launch in spring 2024. […]
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