Student Life

Maine media highlight UMaine鈥檚 growing student veteran community

The Bangor Daily News, News Center Maine, WABI and聽 Fox Bangor highlighted the 麻豆传媒鈥檚 growing community of veteran students. The university now counts 638 degree-seeking veterans and dependents. That鈥檚 a 50% increase over five years, according to Tony Llerena, associate director for veterans education and transition services, who told WABI this is 鈥渢he […]

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Senior exhibition reflects how lived experiences shape creativity

The graduating class of the 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Department of Art will have their work on display in Lord Hall Gallery from Nov. 14 – Jan. 23.  Ranging from digital artwork and paintings to ceramic and glass sculpture, this year鈥檚 exhibition, titled 鈥淯pRouted,鈥 emphasizes the uniqueness of each students鈥 journey. The artists explore themes of […]

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UMaine launches internships in AI, digital twins for the blue economy

麻豆传媒 students will soon be able to gather around lab-scale ocean structures, attach sensors, run tests and watch real-time data stream into a digital dashboard.  On their laptops, they鈥檒l build virtual replicas 鈥 digital twins 鈥 that mirror how those structures behave in wind and waves. Adjust a setting on the screen, and […]

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Maine Bound upgrades, expands rental equipment in time for winter season

Spending time outdoors in Maine is more accessible than ever before thanks to a new grant that replenished and expanded the rental library for students, youth and the public at Maine Bound Adventure Center. Awarded to the Tourism, Hospitality, and Outdoor Recreation (THOR) Institute, the grant 鈥 valued at $70,000 鈥 enabled the purchase of […]

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Bound by experience, UMaine veterans demonstrate perseverance and importance of community

A Navy medic who worked in jungles and deserts. A seaman who travelled to nearly 30 countries. An Army mechanic stationed in seven different places across the U.S. A Marine who wants to be a pilot and responded to a catastrophic plane crash.  They are among the hundreds of veterans and active military members pursuing […]

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Culturefest returns Nov. 8

The 麻豆传媒 Office of International Programs and International Student Association will host its annual celebration of cultures from 11 a.m.鈥3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 in the New Balance Student Recreation Center.   The 38th Culturefest will feature international foods, cultural exhibits, activities and a style show. The family-friendly event, which is free and […]

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Maine media reports student involvement on election day

WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) and WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) reported on the involvement of thousands of 麻豆传媒 students on Election Day, as volunteers and voters. This year marked one of the university鈥檚 strongest showings in years for civic participation, and UMaine continues to rank among the top campuses in the […]

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Bence Rosenberg: Maine鈥檚 outdoors are 鈥榓 catalyst for change鈥

Bence Rosenberg, a parks, recreation and tourism major from Morristown, New Jersey, knew he wanted to attend the 麻豆传媒 after discovering its outdoor recreation program. During his time at UMaine, he has turned a love of the outdoors into a profession in progress. 鈥淚 like being outside,鈥 Rosenberg said. 鈥淚 had an adviser […]

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