Whether it’s conducting cutting-edge research, commenting on current events or receiving that diploma, University of Maine faculty, students and leaders made headlines locally, nationally and internationally in 2025. From research […]
Maine Harvest for Hunger, a program run by University of Maine Cooperative Extension through which farmers and gardeners donate fruits and vegetables to those in need, was featured in recent […]
Dyslexia is estimated to affect one in five people. For Kaycee Laffey, that means one in every five kids struggle to enter the magical world of books. “Reading can be […]
From the gardens to the farms and forests, Eddie Nachamie has dedicated his undergraduate career toward protecting the environment. At the University of Maine, he has worked on projects to […]
The research-informed four-year partnership led by the R1 flagship will support the state’s leading high school STEM teachers to coach hundreds of their peers and improve educational outcomes for thousands […]
Tiny organisms called algae can have an outsized impact on working waterfronts. While many benefit their ecosystems, others can cause devastating economic and ecological effects. University of Maine Ph.D. candidate […]
As an emergency medical technician in Machiasport, University of Maine senior Hannah Maker has witnessed how chronic stress and isolation affect the well being of older adults in Washington County, […]
When a loved one develops dementia, family and friends often find themselves taking on a role they were never trained or prepared for. Caregivers navigate the healthcare system, manage expenses […]
Angela Mech, associate professor of forest entomology at the University of Maine, received the Maine Forest Products Council’s 2025 Abby Holman Public Service Award in recognition of her passion, loyalty […]
When first-year teacher Finn Wardwell logs off his weekly mentoring call, the classroom feels a little less overwhelming and a lot more hopeful. He’s one of hundreds of rural educators […]
