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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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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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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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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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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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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Starting a new position at a university located far away from home can be daunting for incoming faculty and staff, especially when their spouses or partners need to find jobs too. That’s why the University of Maine helps partners of incoming employees identify work opportunities with extensive support that, according to a new report, stands […]
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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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Student affairs professionals from colleges across the nation will be in Orono June 4-5 for the annual Hazing Prevention Consortium (HPC) summit at the University of Maine’s Buchanan Alumni House. Elizabeth Allan, a UMaine professor of higher education, is a leading researcher on hazing and the founder of StopHazing, which works to promote safe and […]
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The University of Maine marked its 100th anniversary in 1965, prompting widespread celebration and discussions of its future. University leaders, community members, policymakers and other supporters devised plans to bolster enrollment, programs, research and public service. Yet the transformative growth UMaine experienced in the five decades between its centennial year and 2015 surpassed these visions, […]
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