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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The Harold Alfond Foundation is providing an $80 million supplement in financial support for athletic facility improvements at the University of Maine, which will benefit all 17 varsity programs at Maine’s only Division I athletic program. The gift increases the Alfond Foundation’s total commitment to UMaine Athletics to $170 million, representing one of the largest […]
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University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy applaud Gov. Janet Mills’ intention to nominate U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Diane Dunn to lead the Maine National Guard and serve as commissioner of the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management (DVEM). Dunn […]
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University of Maine Athletics and the University of Maine Foundation have announced plans to construct the state-of-the-art New Balance Track & Field and Soccer Complex, made possible by a $7 million commitment from New Balance Athletics. The contribution is part of the fundraising campaign underway to meet the challenge grant for UMaine Athletics as part […]
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The University of Maine has once again been ranked among the best higher education institutions nationwide in multiple annual college guides. In the U.S. News and World Report 2024 Best Colleges, UMaine was featured in a list of top National Universities — those producing groundbreaking research and offering a full range of undergraduate, master’s and […]
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University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy will hold a town hall and office hours during his visit to the University of Maine on Nov. 20. The town hall, co-led by UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, will be held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Bangor Room at Memorial Union. Members of the UMaine community can attend […]
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