Faculty, staff and students from the University of Maine are showcasing their work at the 2025 American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting in Denver this week, April 23-27, as well as during its pre-conference activities. The event is the world’s largest annual gathering of education researchers and practitioners, and a showcase for groundbreaking, innovative […]
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The University of Maine’s Student Portfolio Investment Fund (SPIFFY) has been named one of the top student-managed investment funds nationwide, securing the #1 spot in New England in the 2024 rankings released by the Center for Investment Research. This prestigious recognition places SPIFFY among the nation’s leading student-run investment funds, ranking #26 for 2024, further […]
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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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Several University of Maine faculty members and graduate students presented their research at the 56th annual conference of the New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO) March 26-28 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The conference included researchers from across the region sharing studies on a variety of education topics, including curriculum and instruction; diversity and sociocultural perspectives; […]
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Gert Nesin, teacher-leader in residence with the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development’s Center for Applied Research on Education and Schools (CARES), has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 James P. Garvin Distinguished Service Award by the New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS). The award was presented at the […]
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The Air National Guard’s 101st Air Refueling Wing (ARW) named University of Maine Director of Athletics Jude Killy, School of Policy and International Affairs Director James Settele and football Director of Player Development and part-time philosophy lecturer Mike Devito “Honorary MAINEiacs,” a nod to the unit’s nickname: the “MAINEiacs.” The trio received the honor during […]
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Stephen J. Hornsby, a University of Maine professor of geography and Canadian studies, has published a book with University of Maine Press that celebrates the history of cod fisheries and their impact on the cultural fabric of New England and Atlantic Canada. “Cod Coasts: Cultural Landscapes of the Cod Fishery from Cape Cod to Labrador,” […]
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Sarah Howorth, associate professor of special education at the University of Maine, is the recipient of the 2025 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Outstanding Leadership Award for her significant contributions to the council’s programs and activities. The CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the success of children and youth with disabilities, […]
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Three University of Maine faculty — Heather Leslie, Sydne Record and Brenda Hall — spoke at the annual meeting for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) on Feb. 14. AAAS is the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society and a leading publisher of cutting-edge research. Leslie, professor of marine science who was named […]
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Mauricio Pereira Da Cunha, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Maine, has been named an IEEE Fellow, one of the highest distinctions awarded by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The honor recognizes his contributions to the commercialization of harsh-environment microwave acoustics materials, sensors and systems. IEEE Fellow status […]
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