The University of Maine announced the next steps of its Athletics Facilities Master Plan — including updates to the New Balance Track & Field and Soccer Complex and Morse Arena — on Saturday, Nov. 23 at a ceremonial groundbreaking in the New Balance Field House. The projects, and others that have been completed or are […]
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An investment fund managed entirely by students in the Maine Business School achieved a historical high in assets this fall. The Student Portfolio Investment Fund (SPIFFY) surpassed $5 million in assets under management. Students use these funds to gain pre-professional fiduciary experience by researching and investing in stocks, bonds or other financial assets. “SPIFFY has […]
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The University of Maine is launching a B.S. in Computer Science and Business within the Maine Business School starting in spring 2025. This first-of-its-kind program across Maine’s public universities combines computing skill with business strategy to prepare students for careers that address challenges brought on by the growing digital economy. It was approved by the […]
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A University of Maine wildlife faculty member will oversee the continued development and implementation of various programs that will help students throughout Maine’s public universities excel during and after their college careers. Sydne Record, associate professor of land conservation, has been named executive director of UMS TRANSFORMS Student Success and Retention, effective Jan. 1. She […]
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The University of Maine has been awarded $400,000 as part of a $1.2 million collaborative research project titled “KIPPER: A Scalable Learning-Guided Hardware IP Protection Platform,” funded by the National Science Foundation under its Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace initiative. The project, led by Prabuddha Chakraborty, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at UMaine, is […]
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The University of Maine broke ground today on the Green Engineering and Materials (GEM) building, a 50,000-square-foot facility designed to house the cutting-edge Factory of the Future (FoF) incorporating digital manufacturing technologies and fully adaptive, immersive learning spaces for students at UMaine and across the University of Maine System. Scheduled for completion in 2026, GEM […]
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The University of Maine Foundation will be receiving the largest single gift from an individual to support Black Bear athletics in the University of Maine’s 159-year history: a $16 million donation from the estates of Black Bear alumnus Pierre “Pete” Labat and his wife, Catherine Clair Labat. “This transformational gift will establish the Pierre D. […]
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Role Includes Oversight of the $9 billion National Science Foundation The White House today announced that President Biden has appointed University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy to serve on the prestigious National Science Board (NSB), the governing body of the National Science Foundation (NSF). As one of 24 board members, Ferrini-Mundy will serve as an […]
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Historically, a university’s primary role has been to ensure students excel academically, but higher education can also change lives by supporting their well-being. Despite growing evidence of the importance of student well-being and an abundance of best practices, most institutions have yet to prioritize it as much as they do enrollment, graduation and grades. A […]
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All across the country, fresh-faced students arrived at college in late August for the first time, toting with them backpacks, comforters, mini fridges and a wide array of hopes and dreams. While many are excited about starting classes or making new friends, some may struggle to manage a heavier homework schedule, navigate an unfamiliar network […]
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