With great excitement, we look forward to 2025 which marks the 150th Anniversary of the University of Maine Alumni Association! For 150 years, we have stood the test of time as an association led by alumni, and for alumni, to strengthen our beloved alma mater. In fact, the UMaine Alumni Association is just 10 years…
The University of Maine Alumni Association mourns the recent passing of Dione Williams Hutchinson ’54, ‘71G. Dione was a dedicated and generous alumna who served and supported the University of Maine in many ways, including as a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors from 1999 through 2006. Dione was a proud partner with…
The University of Maine Alumni Association recognizes the annual Black Bear, Block ‘M’, and Class Correspondent awardees for 2024 with six new individuals and one couple. 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…
Two alumni and two new student government representatives have joined the UMaine Alumni Association Board of Directors, as six board members reached the end of their terms. The Association’s annual meeting was held on Friday, June 21 in Portland. New board members pictured left to right: Catherine DeWick Johnson ’88, Rich Goodenough ’88, Laura Curioli…
The University of Maine Alumni Association has made seven stops on the Black Bear Road Trip of 2024 so far. Beginning in Arizona in February, the UMaine Alumni Association coordinated two stops; one in Scottsdale and one in Tucson, gathering with 40+ alumni and friends. In March, the team traveled to Florida for three stops…
Check out the First Annual Maine Business School Golf Tournament! @ The Penobscot Valley Country Club Thursday May 2, 2024
“Have you ever considered modeling?” Ukeme Awakessien Jeter ’04 was riding the train into New York City in the spring of 2001 when a complete stranger approached the then 20-year-old with that question. Jeter was visiting the Big Apple while on Alternative Spring Break during her sophomore year at the University of Maine. At first,…
DON CARRIGAN ’74 is quick to admit he was a “lazy student” at the University of Maine, but his time on the Orono campus in the early 1970s launched a career for which he is deeply grateful. In the fall of his freshman year, he learned that the campus radio station, WMEB-FM, was looking for…
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…
A brilliant UMaine entomologist and community servant, and a highly accomplished educator, mentor and advocate in the field of social work in Maine lead an impressive class of honorees that will be recognized by the University of Maine Alumni Association at our Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner in April. Alumni Career Award From his twenty years of…
Tired of ticks? Raise a glass at Orono Brewing Company to support tick research featuring Alumni Jim Dill ’72, ’74G and Abe Furth ’07 News release Jan. 18, 2024 Written by: Ashley Yates, News Writer Contact: Shelby Hartin, 207.581.3745; shelby.hartin@maine.edu Orono Brewing Company is serving one of Maine’s pest experts Jim Dill twice by brewing his…
Hear from Dr. Paul Mayewski, director and professor of the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine about our journey into understanding climate change.