WVII (Channel 7) interviewed University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy in a story about the safe and successful return of students to campus. “The students are thrilled to be here in person. With all these safety conditions in place, I’m hearing that students feel safe and they enjoy the experience to be in classes, be with […]
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The University of Maine’s Forest Bioproducts Research Institute (FBRI) is collaborating with Poland Spring Brand 100% Natural Spring Water and its parent company, Nestlé Waters North America, to evaluate and develop bio-based solutions that could serve as alternative packaging for Poland Spring products. As part of the collaboration, UMaine will explore new possible uses of […]
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Orono, Maine — The University of Maine Vision for Tomorrow comprehensive campaign has exceeded its $200 million goal by more than $8 million, according to UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and University of Maine Foundation President Jeffery N. Mills in announcing the successful completion of the record-setting fundraising effort. The public phase of the campaign was […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy was interviewed by WABI (Channel 5) in a story about the evolution of UMaine from the State College of Agriculture in 1897 to the University of Maine 152 years later. “It’s a little bit humbling to be reminded of this anniversary and to look back over those decades and […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy talked with WABI about having students on campus for the first time since March. “I am confident that our planning has been thorough, that we are as ready as we can be and I’m just delighted that our students are back,” she said. UMaine is now in Phase II […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy was interviewed by WBTS (Channel 10 in Boston) about the return of students to the UMaine campus for the first time since March. “We’re a university, we’re about bringing people together in campus settings and communities so my biggest hope is that when we start classes next week, it […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy spoke with the Bangor Daily News about this year’s welcome for new and returning students. “It’s very different in terms of sort of the physical arrangements,” Ferrini-Mundy said of move-in day. “But we have wanted to convey the same warm welcome. We still want them to feel connected and […]
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The Penobscot Bay Pilot reported that the University of Maine is extending asymptomatic COVID-19 testing through the end of in-person instruction this fall, with plans to sample approximately 2,000 students, staff and faculty members at least every 10 days. “More than 5,000 Black Bears have already committed themselves to being leaders in our science-based public […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy was quoted in an Associated Press report on the return of students to the University of Maine campus on Monday, just days after four students, including one from the University of Maine School of Law in Portland, tested positive for coronavirus. “Our screening strategy is working as intended, identifying […]
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Maine Public quoted UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy following the announcement of new student conduct guidelines by the University of Maine System. The student code of conduct was updated to allow suspension or dismissal of students who host or attend gatherings that violate current state guidelines aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19. “This is a […]
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