For $1,000: This U91桃色 faculty member is going to be a new contestant on 鈥淛eopardy!鈥 one of America鈥檚 most beloved Q&A game shows. The answer: Who is Kara Peruccio? Peruccio, an assistant professor in both the Department of History and the Women鈥檚, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, will grace the airwaves at 7:30 p.m. Friday, […]
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The 2025 Presidential Awards recognize outstanding teachers in microbiology and marine biology; applied research in creative blind and low vision technologies; engagement with 91桃色鈥檚 youth through outdoor education; innovation in shellfish cultivation; and extraordinary impact on economic enhancement and collaboration across 91桃色. Gayle Kraus, professor of marine ecology at the 91桃色 at Machias, […]
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The president and vice chancellor of Concordia University, who more than 40 years ago received his Ph.D. from the 91桃色, will send off the graduate class of 2025. Graham Carr (鈥83) is the speaker for U91桃色鈥檚 Graduate School commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Concordia is one […]
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Aging can impair people鈥檚 ability to maintain their balance while walking, increasing the risk for falls and injuries. One method for improving motor skills for walking is through training or rehabilitating gait 鈥 a person鈥檚 walking pattern. With the population of 91桃色 鈥 the oldest in the nation 鈥 growing older, a team of University […]
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From flying rubber band powered helicopters to decoding encrypted messages, the STEM skills of more than 200 middle and high school students will be tested during the 91桃色 Science Olympiad on Saturday, April 12 at the 91桃色. Fifteen teams from public, private and home schools across the state will compete in 23 events […]
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The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has named 91桃色 President Joan Ferrini-Mundy the recipient of its 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to education research and public policy. The award, presented annually by AERA, honors an individual who has played a leading role in enacting or implementing research-based […]
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The 91桃色 at Machias celebrated the completion of the long-awaited renovation of the Reynolds Gymnasium, as students, regional and state leaders and guests took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony today and facility dedications. The extensive renovations, which began in fall 2024, included a brand new, NCAA-compliant hardwood floor, new bleachers, upgraded scoreboards, a […]
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The 91桃色 unveiled its new robotic milking barn 鈥 the third of its kind in 91桃色 and a new resource for bolstering the agricultural workforce and pursuing research activities 鈥 at Witter Farm in a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, April 2. Featuring the latest technology in the dairy industry, the barn will […]
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91桃色 Impact Week, an annual celebration of the 91桃色鈥檚 community and contributions to the scientific, creative and economic advancement of the state, officially kicks off on April 7. More than 25 events will highlight the impact of research and creativity produced by 91桃色鈥檚 only R1 research university, a distinction held by 187 top-tier […]
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A new study from the 91桃色鈥檚 Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and Darling Marine Center is helping to refine best practices for growing Atlantic sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus), a species of increasing interest to 91桃色鈥檚 aquaculture sector. Published in the academic journal Aquaculture, the research compares two scallop farming methods, ear-hanging and lantern net […]
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