University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Maine Gov. Janet Mills co-wrote an opinion piece published in the Bangor Daily News titled, “Total solar eclipse confirms path of progress.” The piece explains how a total solar eclipse is more than a tourist attraction; it is “a phenomenon which carries great scientific significance, one that confirmed […]
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Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) has donated $1.6 million to the University of Maine to establish the UMaine Sustainable Packaging Initiative. The UMaine Sustainable Packaging Initiative is a research-based public and private consortium that focuses on using forest-based materials to accelerate the transition to renewable and recyclable packaging made from forest fiber. “As a UMaine […]
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President Joan Ferrini-Mundy will discuss the University of Maine’s impact on the greater Portland area at an upcoming Eggs and Issues event hosted by the Portland Chamber of Commerce at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 11 at the University of Southern Maine’s Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford St. Her talk will also explore how UMaine has evolved […]
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WABI (Channel 5) featured University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy in an interview about being a woman leader. Growing up, Ferrini-Mundy aspired to be a high school math teacher. After accomplishing that goal, she then went on to earn her master’s degree, and later a Ph.D. Her advice for other women: “Don’t always over-think everything. […]
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One-time Congressionally Directed Spending awards will be invested statewide in public university infrastructure and programming that directly address critical workforce shortages in the state and advance economic and community growth ORONO, Maine — Funding in the federal budget package passed this weekend will enable the University of Maine System (UMS) to further strengthen and grow […]
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Since her hire as president of the University of Maine in 2018, Joan Ferrini-Mundy has overseen one of UMaine’s largest periods of growth in engineering and computing. Mainebiz selected Ferrini-Mundy as a 2024 Business Leader of the Year and highlighted her achievements in a Q&A, including the unveiling of Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center […]
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The University of Maine and Maine Athletics have released plans for major renovations to Harold Alfond Sports Arena and the Shawn Walsh Hockey Center. The project is made possible by a transformational $320 million commitment from the Harold Alfond Foundation to the University of Maine System, which includes a $170 million investment in UMaine Athletics […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy will deliver the 2024 State of the University address on Thursday, March 7 from 10-11:30 a.m. in Minsky Recital Hall. Guest speakers will include Amanda Klemmer, president of UMaine Faculty Senate and assistant professor of landscape ecology; University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy; Mariam Diallo, business and sustainable […]
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From hiking, camping and biking to boating, hunting and snowmobiling, the outdoor recreation industry plays a significant role in supporting Maine’s economy, contributing $3.3 billion annually. To help bolster statewide economic growth within the state’s outdoor recreation industry, the University of Maine has partnered with Maine Outdoor Brands and the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation […]
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Joseph DiSalvo, a retired lieutenant general of the U.S. Army with over 30 years of leadership experience, has been appointed interim chief of staff for University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, effective Jan. 30. DiSalvo is a resident of Jacksonville, Florida and currently serves as an active member on the Board of Advisors for TCOM […]
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