Alumni

April 16, 2019

Consider Summer University!

Do you still have that last general education requirement to round out your degree? Want to get ahead on your classes? Considering taking a course or returning  to school? Summer University offers a number of courses throughout the summer, organized in convenient time blocks, beginning with a three-week May Session. Take part in this special…

April 16, 2019

Celebrate Maine Day from Anywhere This Year

It’s almost Maine Day and if you are no longer on campus, you can still celebrate your alma mater with Black Bears in a Box. Gather with fellow Black Bears at home, at the office, or anywhere and celebrate May Day with party cups, napkins, an alumni pennant, and more. Get yours here! And why…

April 16, 2019

Career Award Winner Participates in Campus Engineering Panel

Chuck Peddle, who was on campus to receive the Alumni Career Award, delivered a keynote speech on Friday, April 5th at “Disruptive Innovation,” a moderated panel presented by the College of Engineering. Peddle’s involvement in the development of the 6502 microprocessor, the first affordable mass-produced chip, led to the first personal computers. He graduated from…

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April 16, 2019

There’s Still Time to Win!

The University of Maine Alumni Association’s annual tuition raffle is still open and the lucky winner will receive free tuition for the 2019-20 academic year! Whoever wins can use the prize to benefit a favorite UMaine undergraduate – a family member, friend, stranger in need, or even him or herself. The prize, based on current…

April 16, 2019

A Night of Celebrating Alumni Achievement

The Alumni Achievement Awards Celebration, which took place on Friday, April 5th at Wells Conference Center, recognized outstanding alumni for their career achievements, legacies, and impact on the university, local communities, and beyond. Dr. Sandra Caron ‘79, ‘82G was awarded the Distinguished Maine Professor Award, the university’s highest teaching award. A professor of family relations…

March 19, 2019

Class of ’63 Sets ‘Advocacy Challenge’

The Class of 1963 has issued a challenge to other alumni classes to help support the Alumni Association’s advocacy work on behalf of UMaine. Class of ’63 officers recently voted to contribute $10,000 to the Association’s advocacy fund, which directly supports the Association’s independent efforts to promote public investment in UMaine through allocations and policies.…

March 17, 2019

Have You Always Wanted to Go to Italy?

Travel with other UMaine alumni to Rome, Florence, Venice, and other parts of this beautiful country November 11-23, 2019. See the leaning tower of Pisa and Renaissance art, visit the Isle of Capri, and visit a Tuscan winery.  For more information about the Italian Vistas trip, click here.

March 17, 2019

You Could Win Free Tuition!

The University of Maine Alumni Association’s annual tuition raffle is underway! One lucky winner will receive full tuition to cover 30 credit hours of undergraduate courses during the 2019-2020 academic year. The value of the selected ticket is $8,790, the cost of in-state tuition. The winner can use the prize to benefit a favorite UMaine…

March 14, 2019

Alumni Achievement Awards Set for Next Month

The University of Maine Alumni Association will honor eight individuals and a family for their career success, public service, and community involvement at the 2019 Alumni Achievement awards celebration. The awards recipients include a computer pioneer, a heart surgeon, and a lawyer who have contributed to their fields, communities, and created opportunities for others. The…

February 11, 2019

Are You a Bear Pair?

Was your time at UMaine further enhanced by someone special? Have you ever thought that besides your happy days and a great education, you gained a life partner? For alumni couples, who are sometimes called Bear Pairs, UMaine is especially the college of their hearts always! Many UMaine Black Bears met their spouses on campus.…

February 11, 2019

Don’t Miss Out on Your Chance to Travel to Italy with Fellow Black Bears!

The Alumni Association is partnering with Collette Travel in 2019 to take Black Bears and friends to Italy November 11-23. The trip will feature first-class experiences from Venice, to the Colosseum in Rome, to the rolling hills of the Tuscan region, and much more. The informational webinar is available online here, and if you have…