Meg Caron of Bangor, Maine is the 2025 valedictorian. She is pursuing dual degrees in French and microbiology with a second science major in molecular and cellular biology. Alongside research, volunteer work, campus clubs and cooking competitions, she has been a member of the Field Hockey and Women’s Cross Country teams. Caron emphasizes the value […]
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Alexandria Banou Morgan of Perry, Maine is a 2025 co-salutatorian and the outstanding graduating student in the Honors College and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). She is majoring in psychology with minors in neuroscience and philosophy. Her journey at the University of Maine has been one of self discovery through scholarly pursuits […]
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Dominic Needham of Veazie, Maine is a 2025 co-salutatorian. A microbiology major and member of the Honors College, Needham transferred to the University of Maine his sophomore year. His enthusiasm — drawn from a fascination in how invisible-to-the-eye pathogens can shape society — has remained steady and engaged through his education. Leading into his senior […]
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The 2025 Presidential Awards recognize outstanding teachers in microbiology and marine biology; applied research in creative blind and low vision technologies; engagement with Maine’s youth through outdoor education; innovation in shellfish cultivation; and extraordinary impact on economic enhancement and collaboration across Maine. Gayle Kraus, professor of marine ecology at the University of Maine at Machias, […]
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Businesses, farmers, community leaders and students will showcase various solutions for reducing food waste during the virtual 2025 Maine Wasted Food Solutions Summit from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, April 18. Food Rescue MAINE, a nonprofit housed within the University of Maine’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, is hosting the event. U.S. […]
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The University Volunteer Ambulance Corps (UVAC) at the University of Maine has been awarded the “Striving for Excellence in Campus EMS” recognition by the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF). UVAC is one of three organizations nationwide to receive this honor, chosen from a pool of 103 applicants. This recognition highlights exceptional performance in […]
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CNN cited a data visualization from the University of Maine Climate Change Institute Climate Reanalyzer on an increase in severe thunderstorms.
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Martha Stewart Living spoke with University of Maine assistant professor of horticulture Ankit Singh on why you should never grow strawberries next to spinach plants. “They harbor fungal diseases and pests that also affect spinach,” Singh said. “This can increase the chance of fungal leaf spot and soil-borne pathogens.”
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WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) and WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) showcased the 40th annual Maine Science Olympiad hosted by the University of Maine. Middle and high school students from around the state competed in a variety of STEM related challenges. The Bangor Daily News shared a news release previewing the event.
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The University of Maine has been designated a 2025-2026 Military Friendly School and ranked among the top performers nationwide in veteran student support and success during and after college. Military Friendly School designations, administered by the veteran-owned business VIQTORY, are granted to colleges and universities that have high retention, graduation and job placement rates among […]
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