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July 21, 2022

Board of Directors Welcomes New Members

Eight UMaine alumni have joined the UMaine Alumni Association’s Board of Directors. Pictured top left to right are: Christopher C. Farmer ’93, of Rangeley, ME, Vice President and Regional Community Banker, Skowhegan Savings Bank; Kathryn Knight-Wise ’80, of Yarmouth, ME, Regional Vice President (New England) at Mattress Firm; Ivi Nwosu ’05, of Norwood, MA, Vice…

July 21, 2022

UMaine Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Announced

Six individuals and two teams will join the 220-member University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame this year as part of the Class of 2022. Honorees include Elizabeth Carone ’81, five-time New England swimming champion; Stephen Cooper ’03, football All-American and two-time conference defensive player of the year; Scott Morse ’87, baseball All-American; Mike Viani…

July 21, 2022

Wade Merritt: Building Maine’s International Reputation

Black Bear alumni, faculty, staff, and students are among Maine’s most productive innovators and entrepreneurs. In this month’s column, we hear from Wade Merritt ‘96, president of Maine International Trade Center. Merritt, a student of international affairs, history, and Canadian studies at UMaine, became fascinated by international dealings at an early age and has spent…

July 21, 2022

Senior Alumni Reunion to Take Place September 8-10

Reunions will once again take place on the beautiful Orono campus! The classes of 1951, 1953, 1957, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1972, and Senior Alumni (those that have celebrated 50 years since graduation) will be gathering for class events, lunches, socializing, campus tours, and more. Some classes are holding off-campus reunions or have other…

July 21, 2022

Jim Montgomery ’93 Named Head Coach of Boston Bruins

UMaine Sports Hall of Famer Jim Montgomery ’93, of the 1992-93 NCAA National Championship Men’s Ice Hockey team, has just been named head coach of the Boston Bruins, making him the 29th coach in the team’s history. Montgomery will leave his role as assistant coach of the St. Louis Blues. He played four seasons at…

June 21, 2022

There’s Still Time to Join Us for Cocktails on the Coast

Don’t miss the sell-out alumni event of the summer! There is still time to join us for Cocktails on the Coast on Friday, July 1st. The night will begin at the Thirsty Pig in Portland with an Orono Brewing Company tap takeover before heading out to Jones Landing on Peaks Island. Reconnect with friends and…

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June 21, 2022

Join the M Club!

Are you looking for a way to connect with other letter winners and Black Bear teammates? The M Club is a group of UMaine letter winners who plan events and support the current teams. Join the M Club to get updates and news of Black Bear athletics.

June 21, 2022

Black Bears Lead with 18 America East Presidential Scholar-Athletes

Eighteen UMaine student-athletes, more than from any other institution, earned America East Presidential Scholar-Athlete honors for their outstanding academic achievements throughout their college careers. Representing a range of majors and the sports of track and field, swimming and diving, women’s soccer, field hockey, and softball, the Black Bear Presidential Scholar-Athletes earned at least a 3.75…

June 21, 2022

Ty Delargy ’22: Putting Real in Virtual Reality

Black Bear alumni, faculty, staff, and students are among Maine’s most productive innovators and entrepreneurs. In this month’s column, we hear from Tyler Delargy ‘22, the founder of Real Time Reality, a company with a mission to stream real people — securely — to virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) spaces. For Delargy, who…

June 21, 2022

Stillwater Awards Honor Three Outstanding Black Bears

Alumni Matthew Rodrigue ’04 and Trish Riley ’73, ’78G, along with Dean Dana Humphrey were recognized with Stillwater Awards at the UMaine Foundation’s  annual Stillwater Society dinner in May. “The Stillwater Awards honor those who have consistently demonstrated philanthropic leadership and dedicated service on behalf of the University of Maine,” said UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy.…

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June 21, 2022

Longtime Dean of College of Engineering to Retire

Dean of the College of Engineering Dana Humphrey is retiring later this summer. Dean Humphrey arrived at the University of Maine in 1986. He taught civil engineering courses, served as chair of the department of civil and environmental engineering from 2000-2006, and since 2007 has served as dean of the College of Engineering. “Dean Humphrey…