The University of Maine’s Online MBA has been named one of the top 100 Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report. UMaine’s 2019 ranking is 41 places higher than last year. “We are excited that our Online MBA has broken into the top 100 best programs. This is an incredible affirmation of the […]
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The University of Maine and the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) are collaborating to provide opportunities for students who might otherwise not be academically competitive for NROTC scholarships, including those from underserved populations, to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Naval ROTC seeks high-quality STEM students, while recognizing that diversity […]
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The Wilson Center at the University of Maine is offering a free lunch and learn lecture and experiential learning workshop focused on the traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery and healing process from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Feb. 1. Daryne Rockett, a clinical social worker and certified brain injury specialist at the Bangor Veterans Center, will provide […]
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University of Maine students with Alternative Breaks, a student-led organization that promotes community involvement, are spending the winter and spring breaks volunteering throughout the United States. Since 1998, UMaine’s Black Bear Chapter of Alternative Breaks has organized trips for students to provide volunteer service to others. This year, the nonprofit is deploying five groups of […]
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The University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias are two of eight education campuses in Maine participating in the three-year Common Campus Tree Experiment to evaluate the growth of eastern North American coniferous and deciduous species in a changing climate. The three-year research project, led by forest ecologist Nicholas Fisichelli of Schoodic Institute […]
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The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine community. Grants support up to 50 percent of expenses associated with cultural events that enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of UMaine. The CA/DLS committee accepts applications four times a year. The next application deadline is Jan. 28 for […]
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Weather-based crop management tools are a strategy farmers can use to increase resilience to extreme weather. Farmers and service providers are invited to five sessions about using weather-based tools 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Augusta Civic Center, Howard Room. The free sessions, to be held during the Maine Agricultural Trades Show, are sponsored […]
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Applications are being accepted for the Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center Undergraduate Fellows program at the University of Maine. The program offers junior and senior humanities students the support needed to concentrate on coursework, develop research and creative projects, work collaboratively with others, participate in interdisciplinary humanities programs, and gain professional skills. Fellows attend, […]
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Kenda Scheele is serving as Interim Chief of Staff in the President’s Office, in addition to her duties as Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Senior Associate Dean of Students. Scheele has been a member of the UMaine community since 2001, and holds a Ph.D. and J.D. from the University of Nebraska. “We appreciate […]
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Maine corn grain growers saw their highest yields in the 2018 National Corn Growers Association yield contest, according to University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor Rick Kersbergen, who supervises the contest with UMaine Extension associate professor Caragh Fitzgerald. “2018 proved to be an exceptional year for corn growers,” Kersbergen says. “With a long, warm season […]
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