News Releases

Cooperative Extension Conducting Organic Milk Research

UMaine is looking at ways to help dairy farmers meet the demands of the market.

Technology Research Center Opens in Old Town

New project will connect private industry with UMaine researchers in order to validate, demonstrate and help commercialize developing fuel, chemical and advanced material technologies from forest bioproducts.

World Affairs Through The Eyes of Interns

School of Policy and International Affairs degree program transports and transforms UMaine graduate students.

Celebrating Maine’s Maritime Heritage

The Downeast Fisheries Trail, a Maine Sea Grant educational initiative, launches interpretive signs at 45 locations in Hancock and Washington counties.

UMaine Hosting National Poetry Foundation Conference

Writers and scholars from throughout the country and world will gather June 27-30 to discuss “The Poetry and Politics of the 1980s.

Distraction From Negative Feelings Linked to Improved Problem Solving

Psychology researcher finds the timing of strategies is critical to decreasing sad moods and promoting effective problem solving.

Marine Biologists Help Ocean Vegetables go Gourmet

University of Maine researcher Susan Brawley is seeking to cultivate appreciation for the flavors, textures and nutrients that sea vegetables add to new and familiar dishes.

Hudson Museum Explores Works “Carved in Stone”

A new exhibit of ancient to modern stone work opens in advance of the Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium.

Third-Largest Gift In UMaine History Received To Support Maintenance

A $7.9 million gift from the estate of Thomas P. Hosmer was recently received by the University of Maine Foundation to primarily support maintenance projects at the University of Maine. This is the third-largest single gift given to benefit the University of Maine.

UMaine Cross Country Teams Earn National Academic Honors

Measures of classroom performance, eligibility, and retention draw a picture of the academic culture in each NCAA sport.

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