Editor’s note: Story updated April 20. Allyson Eslin of Bangor has been named the valedictorian and Joshua Patnaude of Sanford the salutatorian at the University of Maine for 2017. Between them, the two top students will receive a total of four degrees at UMaine’s 215th Commencement in Harold Alfond Sports Arena May 13. Eslin, who […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported the University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame will induct an eight-member class this fall, including the first team inductee to the 187-member hall. Honorees include the 1993 Men’s Ice Hockey National Championship team, National Football League (NFL) veteran Mike DeVito, multi-record setting swimmer Charles “Chuck” Martin, state champion runner […]
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Tenure and/or promotion for 15 University of Maine faculty members has been approved by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees. The faculty members were nominated by UMaine President Susan J. Hunter based on a peer and administrative review of their successful teaching, research and public service. “The excellence and leadership demonstrated by these […]
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WLBZ (Channel 2) reported Maine entrepreneurs Heather and Abe Furth will be the Commencement speakers for the University of Maine’s graduation ceremonies on May 13. The Orono couple met at UMaine in 1999 when Heather was studying biology and Abe was studying English. In the past decade, they have founded restaurants, a brewery and a […]
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WABI (Channel 5) and WLBZ/WCSH (Channels 2 and 6) reported on the largest Accepted Student Day held at the University of Maine. A record 3,300 prospective students and their families were on campus March 25 for information sessions, tours and presentations. “It’s a challenge for us; it’s a great kind of problem for us to […]
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Maine entrepreneurs Heather and Abe Furth will be the Commencement speakers for the University of Maine’s graduation ceremonies on May 13. UMaine’s 215th Commencement will feature morning and afternoon ceremonies starting at 9:30 and 2:30. The Furths will address both ceremonies. The Orono couple met at UMaine in 1999 when Heather was studying biology and […]
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Maine Native American elder Donna Loring and Kenneth Hodgkins, a leader in developing and maintaining peaceful international use of outer space, will receive honorary degrees on May 13 from their alma mater, the University of Maine. The honorary doctorates will be awarded as part of UMaine’s 215th Commencement. Loring will be honored in the morning […]
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The Associated Press, Portland Press Herald, Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5), WLBZ (Channel 2) and WVII (Channel 7) reported on a proposal to make University of Maine at Machias a regional campus of the University of Maine by July. Under the proposal, the campus name would not change, students would still graduate with University […]
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Board presentation initiates engagement on partnership recommendations to include campus and community discussions to gather feedback and solicit input around plan implementation University of Maine President Susan J. Hunter and University of Maine at Machias President Sue Huseman jointly presented recommendations to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees for a new governance relationship […]
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The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News, WVII (Channel 7) and The Ellsworth American reported Director of Athletics Karlton Creech has signed a four-year contract to stay at the University of Maine, effective Feb. 10. Creech has directed the UMaine Department of Athletics since 2014. “Karlton’s outstanding leadership of UMaine Athletics has benefited the university, the […]
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