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UMaine partners with NASA to create Maine Space Grant

The University of Maine’s partnership with NASA has provided ample opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, including the Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC). This grant is an extension ...
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UMaine community responds to proposed cuts tied to $19 million budget deficit

On Sept. 17, University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Provost Gabriel Paquette sent a letter to UMaine faculty and staff detailing the $19 million budget deficit and plans to reduce it.
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Students weigh in on rhetoric in Maine political advertisements

It is no secret that the Senate race in Maine is hotly contested. Republican incumbent Susan Collins and former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, a Democrat, have been feuding in the media for what ...
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University of Maine System committee backs removal of George Mitchell’s name over Epstein ties

The University of Maine System (UMS) Board of Trustees’ Academic and Student Affairs Committee accepted a presidential task force’s recommendation to remove on-campus references and honors associated ...
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UMaine fraternities respond to Cornell sexual assault lawsuit

On Sept. 14, a former Cornell University student identified in court documents as “Jane Doe” filed a lawsuit against several members of the Chi Phi fraternity, alleging that they sexually assaulted ...
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Creating a culture of respect: “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event returns to UMaine

Across the nation, campus culture has been at the forefront of conversations this week. For many students, instances of sexual and domestic violence can be difficult to report or discuss for fear of ...
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UMaine Organizations host “March Against Domestic Violence” to support survivors of domestic abuse

Triota, Title IX and the Confidential Resource Office hosted the 14th annual “March Against Domestic Violence” on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at the University Mall, holding an information session in the ...
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Men’s ice hockey opens season with 4-1 win over Holy Cross

On Friday, Oct. 2, the University of Maine men’s ice hockey team opened their season with a 4-1 win on the road against the College of Holy Cross. The first period got off to a quick start with ...
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Women’s ice hockey splits non-conference series with St. Lawrence

ORONO, Maine — On Thursday, Oct. 1, the Black Bears hosted RV St. Lawrence College in the Harold Alfond Arena. After losing two games last week to Quinnipiac at home, the team looked to bounce back ...
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Bear’s Den vendor The Holy Donut moves to unionize store, UMaine Graduate Workers voice support

The Holy Donut made an Instagram post on March 5 announcing that they had been informed by staff of efforts to unionize their store on Park Avenue in Portland, which hopes to be voluntarily recognized ...
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Late goals sink Black Bears in overtime loss to Providence

On Jan. 31, the University of Maine men’s hockey team returned to Alfond Arena to take on the visiting Providence Friars in a Hockey East matchup. Despite holding the lead for much of the night and ...
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“We probably should have paused on PAWS”: USM’s AI chatbot raises questions

This story was originally published on Oct. 2, 2026, by The Free Press and has been republished through the UMS Exchange student media partnership. On Sept. 21, many University of Southern Maine ...