News Center features UMaine’s Black Student Union
News Center Maine interviewed members of the Black Student Union at the University of Maine about the organization and what it offers students.
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Expansion of corn crop pest into New England a possibility, UMaine study finds
While New England is well known for commodities such as maple syrup, wild blueberries and cranberries, its reputation for sweets extends to another crop: sweet corn. The 2023-24 crop production report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showed the region produced just under 3 million tons of corn, of which Vermont contributed approximately half and […]
Read moreUMaine’s International Dance Festival returns to the Collins Center Feb. 22
The University of Maine will host its annual International Dance Festival on Feb. 22 at the Collins Center for the Arts. The show times are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. with doors opening an hour before the shows. They are free and open to the public. This dance festival showcases traditional music, costumes and dances […]
Read morePress Herald interviews Rubin on the economic impact of winters in Maine
The Portland Press Herald interviewed Jonathan Rubin, professor of resources economics and policy at the University of Maine, on how to assess the economic impact of mild winters in Maine and their cultural importance to the state. “There are winners and losers,” said Rubin, also director of the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center “Some of […]
Read moreHarpswell Anchor interviews Dimmel on AI in K-12 classrooms
The Harpswell Anchor interviewed Justin Dimmel, associate dean for academics and student engagement and associate professor of mathematics education and instructional technology, on the benefits AI can bring to the classroom if used correctly. Dimmel co-authored a 2023 study with colleague Izge Bayyurt that explores how AI language models such as ChatGPT can assist with […]
Read moreSpectrum cites economic lake impact study from UMaine researchers
Spectrum News cited a study from researchers at the University of Maine that found lakes have a $14 billion impact on the state’s economy. Members of local lake associations are advocating to the state for help protecting the waters from invasive species and harmful algal blooms.
Read moreWMTW interviews McCarty on alternatives to baking with eggs
WMTW (ABC 8 in Portland) interviewed Kate McCarty, food systems professional at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, on alternatives to baking with eggs now that the cost has soared and availability has dropped. “The biggest surprise was that they all worked and then worked well enough where I would do it. So, there wasn’t a […]
Read moreWFVX, WABI feature annual career fair at UMaine
WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) and WABI (Channel 5) covered the annual career fair at the University of Maine on Feb. 12 at New Balance Recreation Center. Over 1,000 students attended the fair and over 150 employers participated.
Read moreUMaine’s International Dance Festival returns to the Collins Center Feb. 22
The University of Maine will host its annual International Dance Festival on Feb. 22 at the Collins Center for the Arts. The show times are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. with doors opening an hour before the shows. They are free and open to the public. This dance festival showcases traditional music, costumes and dances […]
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University of Maine announces fall 2024 Dean’s List
The University of Maine recognized 3,371 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2024 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 2,327 are from Maine, 991 are from 46 other states and 53 are from 17 countries other than the U.S. To be eligible for the full-time Dean’s List, a student […]
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