Student Life

WABI reports on new DOD-backed polar sciences research, training

WABI (Channel 5) reported on the Department of Defense (DOD) awarding a $9 million contract to the University of Maine for research that will significantly expand efforts to quantify snowpack properties, explore the impact of snowmelt on the surrounding terrestrial environments of Alaska and Maine, and expand training opportunities in polar science.  

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UMaine implementing road and lot closures during men’s hockey home games 

During the 2024-25 men’s ice hockey season, the University of Maine will implement various road closures, parking lot closures and road changes throughout campus for every home game.  On game days, Tunk Road and a portion of Long Road between College Avenue and Munson Road will be closed starting two hours before the puck drops […]

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Applications for I-Corps October 2024 cohort due Oct. 7

The Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources and Engagement (SPIRE) has opened applications for Cohort 24.1 of the Innovation Corps, or I-Corps, program, which begins on Oct. 17. Applications are due by the close of business on Monday, Oct. 7. I-Corps is a National Science Foundation-funded customer discovery program that teaches faculty, staff and students […]

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Jon Guzman: Developing leadership skills through Target internship

This summer, Jon Guzman, a senior marketing major at the Maine Business School, applied the skills and knowledge he gained in the classroom to a fast-paced internship at a Fortune 500 company. As an executive team lead (ETL) intern at Target, Guzman honed his leadership skills while broadening his perspective on career possibilities in retail […]

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New study explores how universities can improve student well-being

Historically, a university’s primary role has been to ensure students excel academically, but higher education can also change lives by supporting their well-being. Despite growing evidence of the importance of student well-being and an abundance of best practices, most institutions have yet to prioritize it as much as they do enrollment, graduation and grades.  A […]

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Division of Theatre and Dance announces 2024-25 mainestage season

The University of Maine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance has announced the productions for its upcoming 2024-25 mainstage season.  The season will feature stories of loss, love, tragedy and comedy, ranging from realist to absurdist. It will kick off with “The Women of Lockerbie,” written by Deborah Brevoort and directed by […]

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UMaine Machias, UMA partner to offer bachelor’s degree in nursing

Leaders of the University of Maine at Machias and the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) have signed a formal agreement enabling UMaine Machias students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing beginning next year. Known as the Downeast Nursing track, the program will allow UMaine Machias students residing on campus or in the […]

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Inside Higher Ed interviews Roberts about online enrollment

Richard Roberts, executive director of academic program support and online learning for the University of Maine, spoke with Inside Higher Education about enrollment in the university’s online programming. Roberts said that the number of students enrolled across all 60 programs soared from just under 1,000 in 2020 to nearly 1,500 now. UMaine offers more than […]

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