Mary Ellen Camire, professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine’s School of Food and Agriculture, will speak at a National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine virtual event titled “Communication to Bridge the Gap Between Food Production and Nutrition and Health: A Workshop” on May 30 at 1 p.m. The […]
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The University of Maine “Discover Your Tomorrow” commercial was recognized as a top video worldwide by the Telly Awards, an organization that honors excellence in video and television, among more than 13,000 entries this year. During its 45th season, the Telly Awards named UMaine’s commercial the silver winner in the Education Institution — Promotional Video […]
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Researchers from the University of Maine and University of Southern Maine are sub-awardees on a new grant in partnership with the city of Rockland and the MidCoast Community Collaborative. The federal award is part of the new Building Local Continuums of Care to Support Youth Success initiative from the Office of Justice Programs’ Office of […]
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University of Maine assistant professor of special education Melissa Cuba and Adai Tefera, an associate professor of special education at the University of Arizona, have been awarded $50,000 from the William T. Grant Foundation for a collaborative study with Portland Public Schools. Their work aims to reduce administrative burdens and reimagine engagement with families of […]
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Jason Entsminger, assistant professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Maine Business School and a University of Maine Cooperative Extension small business specialist, was recognized as part of a multistate team that received a 2024 Partnership Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The award, which […]
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Two Ph.D. students from the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture are finalists in upcoming research competitions held by the American Society for Nutrition from June 29-July 2 during their flagship meeting in Chicago, NUTRITION 2024. Amelia Sullivan is a finalist for the Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competition, and Leigh Neptune […]
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The “Everyday Shakespeare” podcast, co-hosted by University of Maine English professor Caroline Bicks and Worcester Polytechnic Institute English professor Michelle Ephraim, was named an honoree for 28th Annual Webby Awards for Best Live Podcast Recording category. The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, is the leading international awards organization […]
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On May 4, the Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) honored the legacy of Francis Crowe and celebrated the achievements of outstanding individuals in the field of engineering. Established in 2000, the Francis Crowe Society recognizes UMaine engineering graduates for their accomplishments and those who have significantly contributed to the profession. The ceremony commenced […]
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The University of Maine student chapter of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) placed third in the baccalaureate division of the 2024 NSPS Student Competition, held April 22-23 in Washington, D.C. Eighteen teams completed a surveying monument hunt across the District of Columbia on the first day, followed by historical surveying field exercises and […]
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More than 225 people attended the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development’s annual Student Recognition Ceremony on Friday, April 19 at Wells Conference Center. During the event, the college celebrated undergraduate students who are graduating this spring with academic excellence honors (cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher). Seniors who have been active […]
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