UMaine Researcher Finds Vitamin-Based Treatment Could Counter Muscular Dystrophy Symptoms
A new vitamin-based treatment could counter the symptoms of muscular dystrophy.
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Journey to South Georgia
Climate Change Institute explorers drill for ice cores on a remote South Atlantic island.
Read moreBodwell Center Holding GobbleFest, Blood Drive Events
The University of Maine Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism has two community events coming up. The Bodwell Center and the Old Town-Orono YMCA are holding the 3rd Annual GobbleFest on Sunday, Nov. 11. UMaine students will be at the YMCA from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. collecting turkeys and cash donations, which will be […]
Read moreClimate Change Institute Presenting Seminar Series
The University of Maine Climate Change Institute is presenting this fall a series of three mini symposia about the connection between agriculture and climate. The symposia will explore issues from the early emergence of agriculture through modern regional responses to an evolving climate, leading to a discussion of climate-related challenges facing agriculture and society in […]
Read moreLiberal Arts Student Fellowships Announced
UMaine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Jeffrey Hecker has announced the names of recipients of the college’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Fellowships for 2012–13. The fellowships were developed to enhance and increase undergraduate student involvement in faculty supervised research and creative activity. Each fellowship provides a $1,400 award for the student and […]
Read moreUMaine Experts Available to Discuss Hurricane Damage, Safety and Advice
Maine isn’t expected to bear the full brunt of Hurricane Sandy, but the state will still get hit hard, according to the Associated Press and others monitoring the storm. Several University of Maine experts are available for interviews about different aspects of the storm, including coastal damage from hurricanes, climate modeling, and consumer advice on […]
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Strengthening the Downeast Economy
UMaine economists and business experts will participate in this week’s Hancock County Business Conference and Trade Show.
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UMaine Student-Athlete Graduation Rates Among Best in Country
UMaine’s student-athletes posted their highest rates since 1998 and four teams had perfect scores.
Read moreUMaine Offering 500 Free Student Tickets for Playoff Game
The University of Maine is offering a free ticket to the first 500 UMaine students at Sunday’s America East conference women’s soccer semifinal game between UMaine and Stony Brook. The game starts at 1 p.m. Regular admission is $8 for adults, $5 for youth 14 and under, and $2 for America East students with a […]
Read moreSoccer Player Named Conference Rookie of the Year
The America East conference on Wednesday named University of Maine women’s soccer player Charlene Achille of Longueuil, Quebec, its 2012 Rookie of the Year. The first-year forward started all 16 regular-season games for the Black Bears, playing 1,426 minutes over the course of the 2012–2013 campaign. Achille tallied seven points on two goals and three […]
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