Campus Announcements

‘The Maine Question’ explores using robotics in manufacturing

Robots are coming — or in some cases, have come — to Maine but not to destroy civilization like in the movies. They’re here to help, specifically to help Maine manufacturing companies modernize and become more productive. The University of Maine Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) is helping manufacturers in the state integrate new robotics, such […]

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UMaine Printing Services changes name to reflect expanded mission

The University of Maine’s 109-year-old print shop has undergone a name change to better reflect its expanded mission. To encompass both printing and graphic solutions, Printing Services is renamed Graphic Print Solutions. The print shop aims to empower all those who use it to communicate their ideas and enhance their projects through products such as […]

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Northern Light taps UMaine researcher for latest podcast on PFAS

Farms in Maine have been identified as critical places to study the health effects of a group of chemicals known as PFAS. Ellen Mallory, one of many University of Maine faculty members working together on a variety of PFAS research projects, sat down with Tim Doak, chief environmental sustainability officer at Northern Light Health (NLH), […]

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Karen Cole named interim director of UMaine’s Collins Center for the Arts

University of Maine alumna and longtime arts advocate Karen Cole has been named interim director of the Collins Center for the Arts (CCA), effective July 3. She succeeds Danny Williams, who is retiring after more than a decade of distinguished leadership. Cole brings more than 30 years of experience in arts administration, marketing and community […]

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New guide explores how cemeteries can conserve local flora

University of Maine researchers have released a guide on how to promote the natural beauty of cemeteries statewide while conserving the local flora that populate them.  “Constellation of Living Memorials’ Guide to Intentional Native Landscaping in Maine,” available through Fogler Library’s Digital Commons, offers strategies on landscaping with native plants — identifying what plants reside […]

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Melissa Ladenheim named 2025 Outstanding Professional Employee

Melissa Ladenheim, associate dean of the Honors College, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Professional Employee by the University of Maine Employees Advisory Council.  The award is based on a professional employee’s demonstrated dedication to serving others, maintaining the highest level of professional services, creating a better campus environment and engaging in public service in […]

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Tammy Randall named 2025 Outstanding Classified Employee 

Tammy Randall, an administrative specialist with the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Classified Employee by the University of Maine Employees Advisory Council.  The award recognizes classified employees’ exceptional service and dedication to UMaine, increasing the campus community’s awareness of the indispensable contributions that represented and nonrepresented classified employees […]

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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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