UMS Transforms News

Record named executive director of UMS TRANSFORMS Student Success and Retention Initiatives

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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New NSF-backed research addressing threat of security breaches in semiconductor design

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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Construction begins for the first-of-its kind, cutting-edge sustainable manufacturing research facility at UMaine

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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UMaine Athletics receives record-setting estate gift

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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President Biden appoints UMaine’s Ferrini-Mundy to the National Science Board

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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New study explores how universities can improve student well-being

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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Maine media reports on UMaine’s $45M Alfond Arena renovation

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 highlights UMaine engineering collaboration with John Bapst

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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Maine College of Engineering and Computing celebrating one year of success

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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