For Chinonye Anumaka, the John M. Webber School of Business Scholarship has been a tremendous blessing, helping ease the financial burden of graduate study while allowing her to focus fully on learning, research, and community involvement. “The scholarship helped me focus on my education rather than worrying about tuition or expenses,” Chinonye said. “Beyond the financial support,…
For Emily Maniscalco, the Robert C. and Roberta S. Worrick Scholarship has made a life-changing difference in her ability to pursue higher education as a nontraditional student. “This scholarship has allowed me to concentrate on my studies instead of worrying about the financial cost of going to school,” Emily said. “It also allows me to…
“The scholarship has allowed me to focus on the experiences and opportunities most fulfilling to me without constantly stressing over tuition or debt,” she explained. This support enabled her to take on roles such as co-editor-in-chief for Spire: The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability and editor of The Open Field, while also continuing to…
For Vivienne Yongthavorn, the Roger D. Cooper Scholarship has made it possible to focus on her studies and involvement at the University of Maine without the stress of financial uncertainty. The support she received opened the door to new leadership opportunities, including serving as Treasurer for the International Student Association – a role that has…
Orono, Maine — The University of Maine Foundation is pleased to announce that President/CEO Jeffery N. Mills has been selected to serve in leadership roles on two of the nation’s most influential professional committees for higher education fundraising and foundation governance. Mills has been appointed to the Council of Foundation Leaders, an advisory group associated…
During Family and Friends Weekend on September 26, the College of Education and Human Development held a dedication ceremony honoring Major General (Retired) Bill Libby ’66, ’67G and Cindy Fuller Libby ’67, ’96G for their generous gift to create the Libby and Fuller Family Learning Commons on the first floor of Shibles Hall. Faculty, staff,…
ORONO, Maine: University of Maine alumnus Blaine Moores has donated $2 million to launch a symposium series that will bring nationally prominent figures to campus for presentations and classroom conversations on history and current affairs. Moores, who earned a bachelor’s degree in history from UMaine in 1959 and a master’s degree in education in 1963, has…
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 disarmament. Through a gift of $273,000 from Lown’s three children — Anne,…
Orono, Maine: The University of Maine Foundation recognizes alumna Beverly Antonitis ’58, ’73G for her generous support of the arts and her commitment to enriching the campus community. On April 15, Antonitis sponsored a special visit by artists Elizabeth Atterbury and Anna Hepler, whose collaborative work Cipher was permanently installed in Neville Hall in 2024. Commissioned…
Orono, 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 scholarship award was established in memory of Patricia and Donald Collins, both Class of 1949 graduates of UMaine, former mayors of the City of…
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