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June 17, 2019

Penobscot Language Signs Installed on Campus

New signs with place names in Penobscot language were recently installed on campus as part of a collaboration between the university and the Penobscot Nation. This collaboration follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding which focuses on creating positive, mutually beneficial relationships between the campus community and Native community members. “At its core [the…

May 30, 2019

Chancellor Announcement: Former Connecticut Governor to Lead UMaine System

Julia A. Munsey of Bangor, board chair of the 109,000-member UMaine Alumni Association, this morning offered the following statement regarding the appointment of Dannel Malloy, former Connecticut governor, as chancellor of the University of Maine System. “We are excited to meet Mr. Malloy and look forward to working alongside him  as advocates for investment in…

May 17, 2019

Largest 3D Printer in the World to be Installed at UMaine

In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, the University of Maine will commence a bio-based 3D printing program that could prove useful in revitalizing Maine’s forest products industry through finding new uses for wood products. One of the first uses of the printer will be to print a…

May 17, 2019

NASA Scientist Ziegelaar ‘96 Tells 2019 UMaine Graduates that Teamwork is the Key to Success

Bridget Ziegelaar ’96, an Old Town native, addressed more than 1,700 students at the University of Maine’s 217th Commencement on May 11 in Orono. Ziegelaar, the operations manager for NASA’s International Space Station Research Integration Office, is responsible for leading process improvements that maximize research and development on the International Space Station. She is in…

May 17, 2019

Early College Programming Available for High School Students

Do you have a current high school student preparing for college? Help give your student a leg up with UMaine Early College! Students who qualify can receive dual high school and college credits, cut down on time spent in their degree program, and save money – Early College is tuition-free at the Orono and Belfast…

May 17, 2019

Eight Inductees Will Join UMaine Sports Hall of Fame

The University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame will induct an eight-member class this fall on September 13th. Honorees include Corey Conner, 10-time America East champion and two-time track All-American; Gerald (Jerry) Ellis, nine-time letterwinner and two-time Maine State Champion in the mile; Heather Hathorn (Driscoll), women’s soccer record holder for career goals and career…

May 17, 2019

Harkins Specializes in Startups

Professor of Management Jason Harkins has a particular interest in startup companies, including the challenges they face, and what makes them successful. His research and hands-on work with startups takes place both in and out of the classroom. Harkins joined the UMaine faculty in 2008, after receiving his education west of the Mississippi. In layperson’s…

April 17, 2019

Lukens Shares Love of Literature and Humanities

Margo Lukens, professor of English and director of the Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center, enjoys exploring literature of different time periods and cultures. Teaching both Native American and European literatures of colonization allows her to introduce and facilitate discussions of widely different perspectives with her students. Lukens is the April recipient of the Alumni…

April 16, 2019

Weigang ’19 is a Problem-Solver

Abigail Weigang, a Fairfield, ME native and this month’s Dirigo Award winner, reflects back on her time at UMaine one month away from graduation. What is your major (or intended major)? Bioengineering. Why did you choose that major and fields of study? I chose to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering due to my fascination…