Commencement 2025

A portrait of Graham Carr

Concordia University’s Graham Carr named 2025 graduate commencement speaker

The president and vice chancellor of Concordia University, who more than 40 years ago received his Ph.D. from the University of Maine, will send off the graduate class of 2025. Graham Carr (‘83) is the speaker for UMaine’s Graduate School commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.  Concordia is one […]

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A portrait of Mark Brewer

Brewer named 2025 Distinguished Maine Professor

A world-renowned political scientist, transformative educator and tireless servant to his institution and community has been named the 2025 Distinguished Maine Professor, the University of Maine’s most prestigious faculty accolade. Mark Brewer, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science, will be honored at the Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner and Celebration, alongside other alumni […]

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University Bookstore to host annual Grad Fair on March 26

The University Bookstore will host its annual Grad Fair from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 26 in the Memorial Union. This event is a celebration for graduating students where they can pick up their caps and gowns, meet with departments, enjoy one-day savings and complete their graduation checklist. UMaine departments will also be outside the […]

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