Campus Announcements

UMaine hosting hundreds of budding historians for National History Day competition

Hundreds of middle and high school students will gather at the University of Maine to compete in the statewide National History Day competition at 10 a.m. on May 3 at various locations across campus.  Judges working within the field of humanities from across Maine will review history research exhibits, performances, websites, documentaries and papers from […]

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Students pack, donate 52,920 meals during Maine Day Meal Packout

University of Maine students and other volunteers packed 52,920 meals to donate to people experiencing food insecurity for the Maine Day Meal Packout on April 30 at the Memorial Gym.   The Maine Day Meal Packout is organized by Honors College staff and the Honors College Student Activities Board, as well as an event coordination team […]

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History students to lead UMaine historical walking tour May 2

Students in the University of Maine’s spring 2025 “Intro to Public History” course will lead two UMaine History Trail walking tours on the last day of classes, Friday, May 2. The tours will last about 45 minutes and begin at 11 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. in the lobby of Fogler Library that faces the Mall.  […]

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Spirit Week returns April 26 to May 2

University of Maine is holding Spirit Week, a week of a full week of beautification, service, and school spirit events, from April 26 to May 2. This tradition started back in 1935 when President Arthur Hauck created MAINE DAY, a day set aside for “spring-clean up” of our campus.  This year’s Spirit Week will include […]

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‘The Maine Question’ explores future of state’s outdoor economy

Before it was a state, Maine had already earned a reputation for its great outdoors. It began as a place where anyone could hunt and fish, and served as a summer destination with numerous second homes owned by celebrities and other wealthy individuals. Today, the outdoors are a major part of the economy, generating $3.4 […]

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Twenty undergraduate students awarded $3,000 summer research fellowships

The University of Maine Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) has announced the recipients of its and the Maine Space Grant Consortium’s (MSGC) Summer Research Fellowships.  The fellowships were developed to enhance and increase undergraduate student involvement in faculty-supervised research and creative activity. Winners of the fellowships will receive $3,000 to put toward their research projects […]

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Award winners announced for 2025 UMaine Student Symposium 

The University of Maine Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) has announced the 27 award winners from the 2025 UMaine Student Symposium for Research and Creative Activity. Among the recipients were individuals and teams of undergraduate and graduate students who earned accolades in one of ten academic categories, as well as special award winners. A list […]

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Spire releases ninth issue 

Spire: The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability has released its ninth issue online on Earth Day, April 22. This year’s issue contains work from over 25 contributors from across the state and beyond. Spire is a student-run, interdisciplinary online journal based at the University of Maine. The publication seeks to unite communities across the […]

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Explore successful food waste reduction solutions at virtual summit April 18

Businesses, farmers, community leaders and students will showcase various solutions for reducing food waste during the virtual 2025 Maine Wasted Food Solutions Summit from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, April 18.  Food Rescue MAINE, a nonprofit housed within the University of Maine’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, is hosting the event. U.S. […]

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UMaine earns Military Friendly School designation

The University of Maine has been designated a 2025-2026 Military Friendly School and ranked among the top performers nationwide in veteran student support and success during and after college.  Military Friendly School designations, administered by the veteran-owned business VIQTORY, are granted to colleges and universities that have high retention, graduation and job placement rates among […]

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