UMaine astrophysicist Neil Comins will present a webinar “What If The Moon Didn’t Exist?” on March 31 at noon. Without the Moon, Earth would be significantly different from what it is today. Renowned scientist and author Dr. Neil Comins will explain the evolution of the Earth-Moon system and the Moon’s profound effects on our planet…
Dr. Jeff Mills `82, president and CEO of the UMaine Foundation, has been selected to receive a prestigious national award in recognition of his decades of leadership in higher education philanthropy. Mills merged UMaine’s Office of Advancement with the UMaine Foundation, which integrated the fundraising structure and increased support. Under Mills’ leadership, giving campaigns have…
The 2022 Alumni Achievement Awards celebration will take place on May 12 as an online event. Sponsored by Bangor International Airport. The program will feature stories and interviews that showcase each honoree and will be hosted by Bill Green ‘76. Prominent Black Bear alumni will narrate stories and discuss how the various lives, careers, and stories…
The latest MAINE Alumni Magazine is now online. Read about MedRhythms, the digital therapeutics company founded by Brian Harris ’11 and Owen McCarthy ’10, meet Pat Collins ’49, Instagram’s Macey Hall ’11, and discover why Coach Amy Vachon ’00 was previously reluctant to coach. Learn about the interdisciplinary characteristics of the College of Natural Sciences,…
President Joan Ferrini-Mundy delivered the annual State of the University address on March 8 in Minsky Recital Hall. The address was also live streamed and is available to watch here. Short videos were part of the event, and focused on a number of topics and initiatives. Below are some highlights. Achieving R1 UMaine earned the…
The 2022 UMaine Tuition Raffle is underway, sponsored by University Credit Union. One lucky individual will win the equivalent of UMaine’s tuition rate for a full-time, in-state undergraduate student enrolled in 30 credit hours. The value of the prize is at least $11,640. Parents, friends, and anyone age 18 or older may enter. No purchase,…
Presented by the UMaine Alumni Association, the William S. Cohen Institute for Leadership and Public Service, the School of Policy and International Affairs, and the Department of Political Science.
In the classic baseball movie “A League of Their Own,” Tom Hanks’s character scolds his players after a tough loss by screaming “There’s no crying in baseball!” Well, we’re not so sure. It’s now evident that Spring Training games will not start on schedule due to the ongoing labor dispute between Major League Baseball’s owners…
Special thanks to support from our co-host, Tower Hill Botanic Garden of Boylston, MA for facilitating the Biogeochemical Risks in the Changing Arctic webinar ft. Dr. Kimberley Rain Miner ’18 Ph.D. Watch to hear how the discussion regarding wetlands, permafrost, thermocarbs, arctic methane and more play a role in these hazardous changes.
Daniel Sandweiss, a world-renowned researcher in Latin American archaeology and paleoclimatology, has been named the University of Maine’s 2022 Distinguished Maine Professor. The annual Distinguished Maine Professor Award honors a UMaine professor who exemplifies the highest qualities of teaching, research, and public service. The prestigious award is sponsored by the University of Maine Alumni Association and its…
Black Bear alumni, faculty, staff, and students are among Maine’s most productive innovators and entrepreneurs. In this month’s column, we hear from David Patrick ‘16, ‘19G, a Bangor-based social worker and diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant who co-founded Racial Equity and Justice (REJ) with Desiree Vargas ‘20. A BIPOC-led alliance, REJ provides both education through…
On March 3rd, Black Bears will gather at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, FL, for a Red Sox Spring training game and a pre-game barbecue. Reconnect with fellow Black Bears, hear from President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, and cheer on the Red Sox as they play the Atlanta Braves. More information and ticket purchase is available here.