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Construction begins for the first-of-its kind, cutting-edge sustainable manufacturing research facility at UMaine

The University of Maine broke ground today on the Green Engineering and Materials (GEM) building, a 50,000-square-foot facility designed to house the cutting-edge Factory of the Future (FoF) incorporating digital manufacturing technologies and fully adaptive, immersive learning spaces for students at UMaine and across the University of Maine System.  Scheduled for completion in 2026, GEM […]

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Media report on President Ferrini-Mundy’s appointment to National Science Board

The Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald, Maine Morning Star, News Center Maine, WABI (Channel 5) and Mainebiz announced that University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy has been appointed by President Joe Biden to the National Science Board. Serving as UMaine’s president since 2018, Ferrini-Mundy brings her expertise in STEM education and research policy to […]

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UMaine Athletics receives record-setting estate gift

The University of Maine Foundation will be receiving the largest single gift from an individual to support Black Bear athletics in the University of Maine’s 159-year history: a $16 million donation from the estates of Black Bear alumnus Pierre “Pete” Labat and his wife, Catherine Clair Labat.  “This transformational gift will establish the Pierre D. […]

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President Biden appoints UMaine’s Ferrini-Mundy to the National Science Board

Role Includes Oversight of the $9 billion National Science Foundation The White House today announced that President Biden has appointed University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy to serve on the prestigious National Science Board (NSB), the governing body of the National Science Foundation (NSF).  As one of 24 board members, Ferrini-Mundy will serve as an […]

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Ferrini-Mundy discusses what to look forward to at UMaine with WGME

As it approaches its 160th anniversary, University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy spoke with WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) about the start of the school year, enrollment and retention success and what to look forward to this year from campus during a segment of the station’s “ARC Maine” program.  

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Maine media features Maine Hello

News Center Maine, WABI (Channel 5), and WFVX (Channel 7) reported on the University of Maine’s “Maine Hello” event, during which over 1,000 new students were welcomed by volunteers and faculty during move-in day. President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Dean Robert Dana highlighted the importance of helping students feel at home and connected.

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News Center features women STEM leaders at UMaine

University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Maine College of Engineering and Computing Dean Giovanna Guidoboni were featured in a segment of News Center Maine titled “’You can be whatever you want to be’: Meet women in STEM driving UMaine.” “For a student who wants to try out an interest of intrigue or creative development or […]

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Rogers named chief of staff to UMaine president

A skilled higher education professional with 18 years of experience in leadership roles has been named chief of staff at the University of Maine, reporting to President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, effective Aug. 12.  Michelle Rogers, who has a doctorate in leadership for educational justice, has served several universities in various leadership roles. She was the chief […]

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Maine media highlight Lown portrait unveiling ceremony

Bernard Lown, who graduated from the University of Maine in 1942, was honored as the subject of a new portrait from the “Americans Who Tell the Truth” series by artist Robert Shetterly for his commitment to serving humanity. Maine Public, the Sun Journal and CounterPunch reported on the unveiling event at Bates Mill in Lewiston, […]

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