That same year, the name of the flagship was restored to the University of Maine.
In 1992, Frederick Hutchinson became president.
In 1992, Scott Pellerin won the Hobey Baker Award, given to the top NCAA men’s ice hockey player.
In 1993, the men’s ice hockey team won the NCAA Division I National Championship, besting Lake Superior State 5–4. Paul Kariya won the Hobey Baker Award.
The Black Bear Food Guild was established in 1994.