First-ever named professorship at Honors College created in honor of Bernard Lown (‘42)
A new series of courses and lectures at the University of Maine will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Bernard Lown (‘42). A devout humanitarian, Lown applied principles of peace and kindness to his work as a world-renowned cardiologist and activist for nuclear...
UMaine alum establishes $2M fund to enrich students’ historical and political studies
University of Maine Foundation President/CEO Jeff Mills (left) and Associate Director Dee Gardner (right) presenting Blaine Moores (center) with his acceptance into the Foundation’s Katahdin Society during a meeting celebrating his tremendous gift.ORONO,...
Senator Collins Speaks at Inaugural Patricia and Donald Collins Leadership Award Presentation at UMaine
Senator Susan Collins and Keegan Tripp. Photo: UMaine MarketingOrono, ME – On April 18, U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks at the inaugural Patricia M. and Donald F. Collins Leadership Award ceremony at the University of Maine (UMaine). This endowed...
Engineering Scholarship Established in Memory of UMaine Alum Major General Robert Rushworth
Pictured: NASA's X-15 Test Pilots, From left to right: USAF Capt. Joe Engle, USAF Maj. Robert Rushworth, NASA test pilot John “Jack” McKay, USAF Maj. William “Pete” Knight, NASA test pilot Milton Thompson, and NASA test pilot William. Photo: NASA.ORONO, MAINE: The...
UMaine Navy ROTC Midshipmen donate funds from Warrior Run to support Veterans’ Causes
Pictured: Philanthropy Officer Hannah Young accepted the check from Midshipman 3/C Benjamin Rider on behalf of the University of Maine Foundation. Accompanied by Captain Joseph Hendron, Lieutenant Henry Oberman, and Gunnery Sargeant Patrick K. ArmstrongORONO, MAINE:...
New scholarship will support those with the greatest financial need
ORONO, MAINE: Financial hardship remains a significant roadblock to higher education for many in the state of Maine. Philanthropic investment in future learners can make all the difference. Brent West and Kristina "Tina" Christensen West have sought to counter the...
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