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Congratulations Graduating SOE Students !

Congratulations University of Maine graduates, and caps off to you. The School of Economics (SOE) celebrates the accomplishments of our graduating students. Bravo. Your hard work, especially during the pandemic, inspired us all. We are very proud of your achievements, wish you all the best, and encourage you to stay in touch. To access University […]

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Simona Mitevska earns 2021 Graduate Student Employee of the Year Award

The SOE Community congratulates graduate student Simona Mitevska for being named UMaine’s 2021 Graduate Student Employee of the Year. Simona, a dual-degree graduate student in Economics and Global Policy, earned this award for her exceptional performance as a teaching assistant. In addition to her outstanding performance as a teaching assistant, Simona is a graduate student […]

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SOE Students Present at the 2021 UMaine Student Research & Creativity Symposium

Multiple SOE students presented at today’s 2021 UMaine Student Research & Creativity Symposium. Both graduate and undergraduate students shared their economics research with the campus community and beyond. For example, SOE undergraduate student William Somes shared his economics research on the household impacts of the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program. William is mentored by Professor […]

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Cam Spicer named Outstanding Graduating Student in the Maine Business School

SOE congratulates Cam Spicer for being named the Outstanding Graduating Student in the Maine Business School. As a UMaine Honors student with a double major in Financial Economics and Business Administration, Cam has demonstrated academic excellence. In addition to his academic achievements, Cam has also excelled as a student athlete and UMaine and Orono commuinity […]

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Congratulations to SOE’s December graduates

We are thrilled to congratulate SOE’s most recent cohort of graduates. Fourteen undergraduate student members of SOE’s Community graduated in December 2020. These students include: Keegan Francis Daly-O’Donnell (B.S. Economics), Jesse William Dyer (B.A. Economics), Benaiah George (B.S. EES), Erin Gilmore (B.S. EES), Zack Holman (B.A. Economics and Political Science), Charlie Honkonen (B.A. Economics), Tristin […]

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Eric Miller

Congratulations to Eric Miller for earning his M.S. in Resource Economics & Policy

SOE student Eric Miller recently completed his Masters of Science in Resource Economics and Policy. Eric passed his final oral examination for his economics master’s degree on December 18, 2020, having also completed a master’s degree in Global Policy and International Affairs (2019) at University of Maine. During his time at the School of Economics, […]

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SOE Graduate Student Nick Alvarez leads report on Maine Marine Aquaculture

SOE Graduate Student Nick Alvarez is the lead author on the recently completed 2019 Maine Marine Aquaculture Survey Results Technical Report. As part of the Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Network (SEANET), Nick worked with a team of researchers on the report, including William Somes, Caroline Noblet, Keith Evans, Kofi Britwum, and Mario Teisl. The SOE-based team […]

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Hannah Merriam

Congratulations SOE Graduate Alumna Hannah Merriam

Hannah Merriam successfully defended her M.S. in Resource Economics and Policy in May 2020. Her graduate research investigated the ability of Maine clammers to adapt their harvesting strategies and mitigate financial losses from environmental closures of clam flats. Hannah was advised by SOE faculty members Dr. Keith S. Evans (chair), Dr. Kathleen P. Bell, and […]

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