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UMaine’s 2025 student art exhibition showcases emerging artists

The event’s venue — Lord Hall Gallery — benefits from the generosity and influence of Professor James Linehan, a fixture in the Department of Art for decades.   The University of Maine’s Department of Art will present its 2025 Student Exhibition in Lord Hall Gallery through May 2. The juried show features a diverse range of […]

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UMaine research examines best methods for growing Atlantic sea scallops

A new study from the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and Darling Marine Center is helping to refine best practices for growing Atlantic sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus), a species of increasing interest to Maine’s aquaculture sector. Published in the academic journal Aquaculture, the research compares two scallop farming methods, ear-hanging and lantern net […]

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Thirty-eight faculty members receive tenure and/or promotion 

The University of Maine has announced that 38 faculty members have received tenure and/or promotion or just-cause protection status and promotion effective Sept. 1. The annual announcement recognizes outstanding achievement in scholarship and research, teaching and community engagement. Tenure for 24 of the faculty members was approved by the University of Maine System Board of […]

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Martha Stewart features Singh on what not to grow next to broccoli

Martha Stewart featured Ankit K. Singh, assistant Extension professor at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, on plants that should not be grown next to broccoli in home gardens. “Tomatoes and broccoli have conflicting soil requirements. Tomatoes prefer slightly acidic soil, while broccoli thrives in neutral to slightly alkaline soil,” said Singh, also a sustainable agriculture […]

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Hobbs discusses social housing with Spectrum News

Spectrum News featured Kelsi Hobbs, assistant professor of economics at UMaine, to discuss Portland’s efforts to explore social housing. “I definitely think that we’re going to be seeing more calls to action, and definitely more investment in publicly-supported housing, whether that’s through our existing programs or developing new ideas,” said Hobbs.

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Mech discusses brown tail moth removal with News Center

News Center Maine featured Angela Mech, assistant professor of forest entomology at the University of Maine, to discuss long-term solutions to remove brown tail moth populations. “I just hope that we can find ways to reduce any of those impacts as much as possible.” Said Mech.

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WGME covers the UMaine study to reduce food waste in schools

WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) covered a study to reduce food waste in schools developed by the Food Rescue MAINE student and faculty team from the University of Maine’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions. WFVX (Fox 22 Bangor) and the Daily Bulldog shared a UMaine news release about the project.

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More Mainers choose to pursue higher education at UMaine this spring

The University of Maine’s expansion of academic offerings and pathways to success in school and the workforce has resulted in more Mainers choosing to enroll at UMaine this semester than in spring 2024.   In-state enrollment for the spring 2025 semester, which includes new and returning undergraduate and graduate students from Maine, increased by 4.6% from […]

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