Thanks to the Harold Alfond Foundation’s latest investment in UMaine academics and athletics, Black Bear Athletics today unveiled a master plan designed to improve the quality, accessibility, and gender equality of the university’s intercollegiate and recreational facilities. Projects include a new soccer facility that will feature synthetic turf, stadium seating, broadcast-quality lighting, and more. (See…
The Winter MAINE Alumni Magazine is now available online. Read about Erik Gundersen’s ’05 efforts to regulate Maine’s cannabis industry, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Gina Ferazzi ’84, and Brendan Walsh’s ’00 shift from hockey star to Boston detective. Meet Rep. Genevieve McDonald ’18 and other Black Bears in the Maine Legislature, and explore other features and…
A virtual Topping Off Ceremony celebrated the placement of the last beam atop the steel frame of the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center. The ceremony, a tradition in building construction, was livestreamed on Friday, Feb. 12. Earlier this month, members of the campus community were invited to sign the painted beam. Individuals could also…
Alumni of Maine’s flagship university in Orono tend to earn more than others in Maine with comparable levels of education. They also pay more in state and local taxes than the average Maine household. Those are among the findings of a first-ever study of the economic and community impact of Black Bear alumni in Maine…
UMaine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center was awarded $2.8 million to develop and manufacture wind turbine blade molds using their 3D printing capabilities. The grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy will help accelerate the development of wind turbine blades and reduce the cost of their fabrication. Senators…
The University of Maine is recognizing Black History Month with both on-campus and online events. The McGillicuddy Humanities Center (MHC) is hosting three events that participants can access online. On Feb. 24, MHC fellow Leela Stockley will discuss her research on racial bias in the media in relation to recent Black Lives Matter protests in…
Just a year ago, Black Bears in Arizona and Florida were gathering for their annual get-togethers. A dinner in Phoenix. A luncheon in Tucson. UMaine Day at the Red Sox Spring Training site in Fort Myers. A buffet and polo match in The Villages. None of that this year because of the pandemic. Black Bear…
Hemant Pendse, an internationally recognized leader in forest bioproducts research, has been named the University of Maine’s 2021 Distinguished Maine Professor. The annual Distinguished Maine Professor Award honors a UMaine professor who exemplifies the highest qualities of teaching, research, and public service. It is sponsored by the University of Maine Alumni Association and its classes…
To kick off Black History Month, the University of Maine Black Student Union and the Alumni Association discussed the relevance and impact of Black Studies in 21st Century Higher Education featuring Dr. Sonia Sanchez and Dr. John Bracey. The session and Q+A discussion were moderated by current UMaine Chemistry PhD Student: Lauren Babb.
A federal judge, medical researcher, and journalist are among the 2021 Alumni Award recipients who will be recognized during an awards celebration in late April. The Hon. George Singal ’67 was selected to receive the Alumni Career Award, the Alumni Association’s highest honor. Singal has had a long, distinguished career in law. Singal arrived in…
Technology developed in conjunction with UMaine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center led to the design and manufacturing of a new bridge on Route 1A in Hampden, ME. The CT Girder Bridge System employed by Advanced Infrastructure Technologies in Brewer is resistant to corrosion and is longer lasting and easier to maintain than traditional steel and…
We are saddened to share the news that longtime UMaine educator and leader Dr. Gordon Kulberg passed away on January 7th. Dr. Kulberg was a member of the Psychology Dept. faculty for decades. During his 37-year career at UMaine he served as chair of the Department of Communication Disorders, dean of the College of Social…