News Center Maine interviewed Annie Cutler, vice president and chief operating officer of the University of Maine Alumni Association, for a story about UMaine’s first ever virtual homecoming Oct. 16–18. While local businesses noted that they would miss the crowds of alumni that usually visit campus during homecoming, Cutler indicated that including a virtual element […]
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Orono, Maine — The University of Maine Vision for Tomorrow comprehensive campaign has exceeded its $200 million goal by more than $8 million, according to UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and University of Maine Foundation President Jeffery N. Mills in announcing the successful completion of the record-setting fundraising effort. The public phase of the campaign was […]
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The Portland Press Herald reported that as of Sunday, there was one active COVID-19 case in the University of Maine System, a student enrolled at the University of Southern Maine.
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The Bangor Daily News and Penobscot Bay Pilot highlighted funding the University of Maine Foundation and Hudson Museum were awarded through the Belvedere Traditional Handcrafts Fund. The funds, which total $112,807 for 13 projects from several organizations, will help finance projects that promote traditional handcrafts throughout Maine, including fiber arts, ceramics, basketry, jewelry, glass arts, […]
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The Mount Desert Islander reported that First National Bank has pledged $25,000 to assist island residents seeking to attend the University of Maine. Jeffrey Mills, University of Maine Foundation president, said, “We appreciate the bank’s investment in future UMaine students from the MDI community.” The gift provides $20,000 toward the Mount Desert Island Region Leaders Club of […]
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May 20, the University of Maine Foundation hosted a virtual event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Charles F. Allen Legacy Society. More than $114 million in planned gifts have been received since the inception of the Charles F. Allen Legacy Society. A story about the event is online.
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“In this together.” That’s the message that has resonated with the University of Maine student population and the University of Maine System through a most unusual spring semester. University Bookstore, located on the lower level of the Memorial Union, is doing what it can to help bring that message to support students through the Student […]
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The University of Maine will hold a virtual groundbreaking ceremony for the $78 million Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center at 1 p.m., April 28. Due to coronavirus pandemic protocols, the previously planned in-person event is virtual and available online. Construction of the 105,000-square-foot facility will begin in May, with workers following appropriate COVID-19 health […]
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A $1.3 million naming gift from education leaders and arts supporters Donald and Linda Zillman will expand and enhance the University of Maine Museum of Art. At its March 16 meeting, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees approved the expansion plans and naming opportunity made possible by the gift. The museum is now […]
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University of Maine faculty members and students conducted fascinating and impactful research important to Maine and the world in 2019. This roundup of stories from July to December covers 3D printing, eDNA, obesity, lobster resilience, and sustainable aquaculture. And here’s a link to research and news highlights from January to June. All UMaine news stories […]
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