University of Maine President Emerita Susan J. Hunter is profiled in Maine magazine’s annual 50 Mainers issue, out in October. “Today more than ever, UMaine is an innovator, a partner, a resource that can help make things happen in this region, statewide and beyond. That ability to partner to get results is particularly refreshing,” Hunter […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed outgoing University of Maine President Susan J. Hunter in an article on her time at the university and what’s in store for her next. Hunter spent 30 years working at UMaine, beginning as a part-time instructor in zoology and moving to a tenure-track position four years later. She continued up […]
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The Bangor Daily News published a transcript of University of Maine President Susan J. Hunter’s recent Dirigo Speaks speech. President Hunter spoke about leadership at the Bangor Public Library in May. Dirigo Speaks is an event series of the BDN, presenting conversations throughout the year with civic leaders, artists and business leaders shaping Maine’s future, […]
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More than $133,000 for scholarships and construction of the Engineering Education and Design Center has been raised to honor the leadership of University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias President Susan J. Hunter, according to University of Maine Foundation President Jeffery Mills. The announcement was made May 24 at a tribute dinner for […]
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Members of the University of Maine community are welcome to attend a campuswide farewell for President Susan J. Hunter on June 8. The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at Wells Conference Center.
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The Associated Press, WABI (Channel 5), Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine reported on the University of Maine’s 216th Commencement. Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, who addressed more than 1,650 students at the morning and afternoon ceremonies, urged graduates to keep in touch with friends, strive to be considerate and active members of society, […]
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The matching gift program of the University of Maine’s Vision for Tomorrow campaign has raised more than $4.8 million, according to the University of Maine Foundation. A $1 million bequest from an anonymous donor leveraged $3.8 million in additional support for UMaine. The now-completed program was the public phase of the Vision for Tomorrow comprehensive […]
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A national search for a University of Maine athletics director will begin this month. UMaine President Susan J. Hunter has appointed Dr. Robert Dana, UMaine vice president for student life and dean of students, chair of the search committee for the new permanent head of the state’s only Division I program. The search committee will […]
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The University of Maine and the Penobscot Nation will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) May 10, formalizing their collaborations in the past decade to help manage the tribe’s cultural heritage. University of Maine President Susan J. Hunter and Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis are among the leaders expected to attend the ceremony that begins […]
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Packaging Corporation of America has pledged a $1 million gift to help construct the University of Maine Engineering Education and Design Center, according to UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation President Carrie Enos. PCA is one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., and a corporate member of UMPPF. Headquartered […]
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