THE UNIVERSITY of Maine was the talk of the college hockey world in February 1993. Coach Shawn Walsh’s Black Bears were undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the country for a key Hockey East home series against Boston University at Alfond Arena. For the Friday game, four students from Hart Hall wanted to do something…
Hear from Dr. Norm O’Reilly, Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Professor of Sport Management & Marketing. Dr. Norm O’Reilly has expertise in a range of business topics, including analytics, marketing, sponsorship, social media, sport finance, social marketing, physical activity and management education. He has authored or co-authored 16 books, 14 case studies…
Building New England’s Premiere Athletic Training Program: Enhancing Well-being. Ensuring Peak Performance. Saving Lives. UMaine’s Athletic Training program is the only program in the state featuring: • Full integration with and routine access to Division 1 athletics. • 100% passage of the national certification examination on the first attempt over the last two years, compared to the…
Block “M” Award Each year the Alumni Association presents the Block “M” Award to deserving individuals who, over a period of years, advance the strength and success of their alumni class, Chapter, and/or Alumni Interest Group. No more than six awards may be given annually, and only alums are eligible. Patricia Fraker ’57 has assumed many leadership roles,…
The annual Black Bear Road Trip made two stops in Florida. Alumni and friends gathered first in The Villages, FL for a tailgate, lunch and polo match. Photos can be viewed here. Shortly after UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Alumni Association President Tom Peaco ’88 traveled to Fort Myers, FL for a Red Sox Spring…
This February UMaine launched its month long ‘Women in Sports’ celebration to honor female students past and present, and to mark the 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX, the amendment which prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs and services, including athletics, that receive federal financial assistance. Commemorate the month and celebrate former female…
An internationally recognized researcher, a selfless advocate for those in need, and a business-savvy financial expert are among the honorees being recognized as part of the University of Maine Alumni Association’s 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony. Prof. D. Allan Butterfield ’68, ’02 D.Sc. (Hon.), University of Kentucky Alumni Association Endowed Professor of Biological Chemistry, has…
Mark your calendars! Homecoming 2023 will take place October 13-14th and is open to all alumni. Homecoming activities will include campus tours, a “Welcome Home” reception, Alumni Village pre-game tailgate party, the Homecoming football game against Long Island University, and much more. Class Reunion activities will be held for the classes of 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993,…
Jude Killy, deputy director of athletics and chief of staff at Miami University, has been named University of Maine director of athletics, effective Jan. 30. Killy has been a member of the Miami University community since 2008. He has been deputy director of athletics and chief of staff since 2018, overseeing the operations of the…
Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s head ice hockey coach Molly Engstrom joins Team U.S.A. in a new role as she was added as an assistant coach for the December Rivalry Series games. Engstrom was a two time Olympian as a player. She competed in the Winter Olympics with Team U.S.A. and won…
Join us for a special online presentation, Seth Woodcock, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development and Capital Planning, will share the vision for the future of UMaine athletics facilities, funded in large part by a $90 million commitment from the Harold Alfond Foundation. The plan includes support to maintain excellence in the state’s only Division…
Over the course of one amazing rookie season, Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has moved beyond his spring training status as Carlos Correa‘s successor. At this point, it might be more accurate to say that Correa, Houston’s longtime All-Star shortstop who departed via free agency this spring, is Pena’s predecessor. Read more here.