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Inside Climate News interviews Ranco on land returns to indigenous communities

Inside Climate News interviewed Darren Ranco, chair of Native American Programs and professor of anthropology at the University of Maine, on how returning land to indigenous groups benefits their sovereignty, as well as land conservation efforts. “There’s something happening in land trusts and conservation groups more generally, not only nationally, but internationally, where indigenous-led efforts […]

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Mainebiz reports on UMaine collaboration for I-Corps research development hub

Mainebiz reported on the new collaboration between the University of Maine and other universities in New England, including Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), to create a hub for converting scientific research into new products, treatments and technologies. A $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation funded the creation of the […]

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Call for proposals for the Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series 

The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series (CA/DLS) Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias to enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of the campuses. Grants support up to 50% of expenses associated with cultural events, speaking engagements and lectures. The CA/DLS committee accepts applications four […]

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Mainebiz highlights Sea Grant, UMaine MARINE hosting storm preparation forums statewide

Mainebiz and Maine Public highlighted Maine Sea Grant, the Maine Coastal Program, the Island Institute and the University of Maine MARINE Initiative hosting 10 upcoming meetings centered on storm response and preparedness in working waterfront communities statewide. Katrina Armstrong, assistant research professor and marine initiative manager at UMaine, told Maine Public the forum is a […]

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AP, Press Herald interview Brewer on Maine congressional race

The Associated Press interviewed Mark Brewer, professor and chair of political science at the University of Maine, on the efforts of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to promote transparency in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District election. Brewer said her efforts are a wise response to widespread mistrust in institutions and criticism of ranked voting. News […]

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Nautilus interviews UMaine graduate student on her research

Nautilus interviewed a graduate student at the University of Maine, Olivia Olson, on a project for which she is assisting to better understand how the North American fur trade reshaped Maine’s ecosystem. Her project, led by a molecular anthropologist at the University of Oklahoma, aims to create a more accurate picture of the past, better […]

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News Center highlights how UMaine uses outdoor forestry classroom

News Center Maine highlighted how University of Maine forestry students learn about the environment in the Brent Halsey Educational Forest in Old Town and Orono. Jessica Leahy, professor of human dimension in the UMaine School of Forest Resources, is the steward of the outdoor classroom and has brought dozens of students there for volunteer work […]

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WABI highlights Alaskan researchers’ visit to UMaine

WABI (CBS 5 in Bangor) highlighted the visit from arctic and climate researchers from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks to the University of Maine as part of the Bridging Arctic Gateways partnership, which is aimed at strengthening research connections between Maine and Alaska. Researchers from UMaine traveled to Alaska last year.

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Bicks’ podcast deemed best live recording in third annual Signal Awards  

Caroline Bicks, professor of English and Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine and cohost of the “Everyday Shakespeare” podcast, was recently named a winner of the third annual Signal Awards for the “Best Live Recording” category for her podcast.  The Signal Awards are mission-focused on uplifting the podcast medium by […]

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