Dominic Needham: UMaine 2025 Co-Salutatorian
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 […]
-
-
Maddie Closson and Samantha Martin: Leaders on the farm
From the classroom to the barn, University of Maine third-year students Maddie Closson and Samantha Martin lead the herd for the Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AVS) program as farmworkers, teaching […]
-
Sara Delaney: Farmer outreach in a changing world
Changing markets, environmental degradation and invasive pests pose persistent threats to the future of food production. To tackle the challenges of the uncertain future, farmers need ongoing communication about climate […]
-
Chantelle Flores: Helping others process medical trauma through art and poetry
For undergraduate student Chantelle Flores of Oakland, Maine, using art to alleviate others’ suffering and advocating for change inspires her coursework at the University of Maine. She is tackling a […]
-
Hashem Abuqawod and Samantha Ney: Future teachers prepare to strengthen Maine’s K-12 workforce
Hashem Abuqawod was born in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and lived there until he was four when his family moved to Kuwait. They came back to the United States when […]
-
Mak Thompson: Empowering Mainers to vote
Helping others make informed decisions about the future of their community and country is crucial to Mak Thompson, a University of Maine senior from Bangor. Thompson has volunteered to serve […]
-
Keegan Farrington and Will O’Neil: Exploring Africa and Europe thanks to Boren Awards
From Latvia’s vibrant culture to Tanzania’s warm hospitality, University of Maine alumni Keegan Farrington ’20, ’24G and Will O’Neil ’20, ’24G, embraced the unique opportunity to spend a year abroad […]
-
Amanda Ignacz: Strengthening neuromuscular disease research through NIH award
The National Institutes of Health awarded University of Maine Ph.D. candidate Amanda Ignacz the Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award for her work with neuromuscular disease. This […]
-
Aiden Lamson: Maine’s first Magic World Championship contender
Nearing the end of the Magic: The Gathering Regional Championship in Denver, Aiden Lamson said the convention room was no longer crowded and loud. The last day of the weekend-long […]
-
Kristy Hamilton: Getting back to business for her degree
Kristy Hamilton’s path to her undergraduate degree took a few twists and turns. After working in various fields for over two decades, the mom of two finally got her opportunity […]
