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UMaine Foundation, Emera Maine honor Dick Hill through scholarship fund

The University of Maine Foundation and Emera Maine have established an endowment fund to honor Dick Hill, one of UMaine’s most recognized and respected faculty members. The Emera Maine Professor Richard C. Hill Scholarship Fund will formally be announced on the Maine Day of Giving, Wednesday, May 3. Those who knew, worked with, or were […]

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Department of Political Science announces 2017–18 Nickerson Scholarship winners

The University of Maine Department of Political Science has announced the 2017–18 awardees of the John M. Nickerson University of Maine Scholarship. The six selected students were awarded scholarship support after being chosen by the department based on their overall GPA and faculty evaluations. For the 2017–18 year, the recipients of the John M. Nickerson […]

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UMaine to host first Libby Lecture in Resource Policy on April 19

The integration of science and policy will be the focus of the University of Maine’s inaugural Libby Lecture in Resource Policy on Wednesday, April 19. Byron Kenneth Williams, executive director of The Wildlife Society, will present the 4 p.m. lecture, “Uncertainty, Learning, and a Framework for the Integration of Science and Policy,” in the McIntire […]

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College of Education and Human Development to honor former Dean Bob Cobb

On April 7, the College of Education and Human Development will hold a celebration to honor former Dean Bob Cobb’s 38 years with the University of Maine. Cobb began working for the university in 1969, as an assistant professor of education with a focus on physical education. He served as dean from 1977 until his […]

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Nominations sought for 2017 Barbara Hikel Retiree Award

The President’s Council for University of Maine Retirees is soliciting nominations for the 2017 Barbara Hikel Retiree Award. The annual award is given to a UMaine retiree who provides extraordinary voluntary service to the university. The honor was established in 2006 in memory and recognition of Barbara Hikel, a longtime employee who continued to serve […]

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Media report on Alfond Foundation’s $1.5M gift to UMaine Athletics

The Associated Press, Portland Press Herald, Bangor Daily News, WLBZ (Channel 2), Mainebiz, WVII (Channel 7) and 92.9 FM The Ticket reported the University of Maine has received a $1.5 million, three-year award from the Harold Alfond Foundation to support UMaine Athletics. The Alfond Foundation will give $750,000 in unrestricted funds to UMaine Athletics to […]

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UMaine Athletics receives $1.5 million award from Alfond Foundation

Editor’s note: Story updated Oct. 31. The University of Maine has received a $1.5 million, three-year award from the Harold Alfond Foundation to support UMaine Athletics. The award establishes the Alfond Fund in the University of Maine Foundation, focused on creating a centralized fundraising structure for UMaine Athletics and continuing support of the football program. “Through the years, Harold Alfond and […]

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Private memorial service for Gordon Hamilton set for Nov. 3

A private memorial service for University of Maine Professor Gordon S. Hamilton will be held Nov. 3, 3–5 p.m., at Buchanan Alumni House. At the request of the family, the service is by invitation only. A video tribute to Dr. Hamilton is expected to be released later in November. A memorial fund in Dr. Hamilton’s […]

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Painting studio dedication, sporting events to mark Homecoming Oct. 14–16

The University of Maine’s Homecoming 2016 will be celebrated with several events on campus Friday through Sunday, Oct. 14–16. A special highlight this year will be the dedication of the Professor Michael H. Lewis Painting Studio in the Wyeth Family Studio Art Center on campus. The dedication event begins at noon Saturday, Oct. 15 in […]

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