Surpassing its own 2019 Guinness World Record for the largest polymer 3D printer, UMaine unveiled a next-generation printer that is four times larger than its predecessor to catalyze the future of sustainable manufacturing in a number of industries. The new printer, dubbed Factory of the Future 1.0 (FoF 1.0), was unveiled on April 23 at […]
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On Thursday, April 18, the University of Maine; its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias; and the Maine Community College System (MCCS) signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize Black Bear Advantage, an innovative co-enrollment program that will benefit community college students statewide and ultimately grow the size and skill of the Maine […]
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The University of Maine will confer Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters to international leaders in the development of new communications technology Neera and Rajendra Singh during its 222nd commencement ceremony on May 4. “I am delighted to celebrate Neera and Raj, who are not only accomplished in advancing cellular and telecommunication networks internationally, but also […]
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Political science and biology student Michael Delorge of Biddeford, Maine and mechanical engineering major Lydia Gilmore of Bangor, Maine are the 2024 University of Maine valedictorians. UMaine’s salutatorian is Katelyn Amero of Mapleton, Maine, who is double majoring in biochemistry and microbiology. The three will graduate May 4 during the university’s 222nd commencement ceremonies. “Michael, […]
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The 2024 Presidential Awards recognize outstanding teaching in wildlife ecology, pioneering research in biodiversity, significant public engagement and research focused on voting, innovation in aquaculture and extraordinary impact on young entrepreneurs and communities across Maine. Lindsay Seward, a principal lecturer in wildlife ecology, received the Presidential Outstanding Teaching Award. Brian McGill, professor of ecological modeling, […]
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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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