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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The Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5) and WFVX (Channel 7) reported on the $45 million renovation of the University of Maine’s Alfond Sports Arena, which is on track to finish by the end of 2025. The project includes upgrading facilities for players and fans, including new locker rooms and improved amenities. It’s part of […]
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News Center Maine highlighted the collaboration between the Maine College of Engineering and Computing at the University of Maine and John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor as part of UMS TRANSFORMS. High school students are researching ways to prevent and treat vision loss from glaucoma with students and faculty from the college and industry […]
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The Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC), an innovative institution under the UMS TRANSFORMS Initiative, celebrated its first year of successful operation on April 1. MCEC, established through a generous $75 million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation, has emerged as a beacon of modern education, addressing the evolving needs of Maine’s workforce and […]
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Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) has donated $1.6 million to the University of Maine to establish the UMaine Sustainable Packaging Initiative. The UMaine Sustainable Packaging Initiative is a research-based public and private consortium that focuses on using forest-based materials to accelerate the transition to renewable and recyclable packaging made from forest fiber. “As a UMaine […]
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One-time Congressionally Directed Spending awards will be invested statewide in public university infrastructure and programming that directly address critical workforce shortages in the state and advance economic and community growth ORONO, Maine — Funding in the federal budget package passed this weekend will enable the University of Maine System (UMS) to further strengthen and grow […]
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The University of Maine and Maine Athletics have released plans for major renovations to Harold Alfond Sports Arena and the Shawn Walsh Hockey Center. The project is made possible by a transformational $320 million commitment from the Harold Alfond Foundation to the University of Maine System, which includes a $170 million investment in UMaine Athletics […]
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The Harold Alfond Foundation is providing an $80 million supplement in financial support for athletic facility improvements at the University of Maine, which will benefit all 17 varsity programs at Maine’s only Division I athletic program. The gift increases the Alfond Foundation’s total commitment to UMaine Athletics to $170 million, representing one of the largest […]
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