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President Hunter to receive Bangor Chamber’s public service award

University of Maine President Susan J. Hunter will receive the Catherine Lebowitz Award for Public Service from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 26. The award, to be presented at the chamber’s annual dinner at the Cross Insurance Center, recognizes an individual from the public sector who has advanced the cause of economic […]

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Andrew Egan named UMM vice president and head of campus

Andrew Egan has been named vice president for academic affairs and head of campus at the University of Maine at Machias (UMM), effective Aug. 13. Egan was one of four finalists in the national search for the next leader of the regional campus of the University of Maine. As UMM vice president and head of […]

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President Hunter receives Kenneth M. Curtis Leadership Award, Mainebiz reports

Mainebiz reported the Maine Development Foundation presented University of Maine President Susan J. Hunter with its 2017 Kenneth M. Curtis Leadership Award at its annual meeting in Bangor. The award is named in honor of the former Maine governor and is given annually to a graduate of MDF’s Leadership Maine program, according to the article. […]

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UMaine announces ‘Vision for Tomorrow’ $200 million comprehensive campaign

Today at the University of Maine Foundation Annual Luncheon, University of Maine President Susan J. Hunter and University of Maine Foundation President Jeffery N. Mills announced that UMaine and the Foundation have moved into the final, public phase of the Vision for Tomorrow comprehensive campaign, a $200 million fundraising drive for UMaine. The campaign has […]

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Walk, wellness fair to highlight Exercise is Medicine on Campus Month

To celebrate Exercise is Medicine on Campus Month, the University of Maine is offering several October events to promote wellness. President Susan J. Hunter and Robert Dana, vice president for student life and dean of students at UMaine, will lead a walk starting at noon Oct. 12 on the Mall in front of Fogler Library. […]

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President Hunter to receive MDF Leadership Award, Penobscot Times reports

The Penobscot Times published a University of Maine news release announcing UMaine President Susan J. Hunter will receive the 2017 Kenneth M. Curtis Leadership Award from the Maine Development Foundation at the organization’s annual meeting on Sept. 28 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The Kenneth M. Curtis Leadership Award recognizes those who demonstrate […]

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President Hunter to receive MDF Leadership Award

University of Maine President Susan J. Hunter will receive the 2017 Kenneth M. Curtis Leadership Award from the Maine Development Foundation on Sept. 28. The award will be presented at the foundation’s 39th Annual Meeting and Summit at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. “President Hunter has a distinguished career in research and higher education, […]

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Machias Valley News Observer reports on start of fall semester at UMM

Machias Valley News Observer published a University of Maine at Machias news release about the university’s welcome breakfast that was held to celebrate longtime employees and kick off the academic year. UMM’s leadership team attended, as did leadership from the University of Maine System and the University of Maine, including President Susan J. Hunter. More […]

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New Balance Student Recreation Center celebrating 10 years

The University of Maine and Campus Recreation are celebrating 10 years of the New Balance Student Recreation Center. Members of the UMaine community are invited to attend a kickoff anniversary celebration featuring speakers, refreshments and door prizes from 3–5 p.m. Sept. 6 at the center. The event will recognize the center for its contributions to […]

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Eastern Maine Community College, UMaine sign articulation agreements

Eastern Maine Community College and the University of Maine signed a Memorandum of Understanding Aug. 1, that confirms the commitment of both institutions to allow EMCC students in designated programs to easily transfer credits toward a UMaine bachelor’s degree. The MOU supports the creation of program agreements to streamline admission opportunities for academically qualified students […]

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