
Maine Day of Giving celebrates philanthropy as service on April 27
Maine Day of Giving on April 27, the time when University of Maine alumni and friends near and far unite in support of the College of Our Hearts Always as a way to participate in the traditional annual Maine Day of service, is setting fundraising records. More than...

Fogler Library Receives Legacy Gift from Alumnus Lee Gagnon ’59
University of Maine Fogler Library has received an $800,000 gift from the estate of Lee Gagnon, a member of the Class of 1959, to support an endowed memorial fund in honor of his parents, according to University of Maine Foundation President/CEO Jeffery Mills. The...

Claim Your Crown Fund Created by Alumni
Nick and Garrett Bernardo (Class of 2014 and 2015, respectively) are co-owners of NOVUS, a clothing company that offers sportswear and apparel to teams and corporations. Garrett is the CEO/Creative Director, Nick is the COO/Director of Sales, and Scott is the...

University of Maine Foundation President/CEO Jeff Mills to be recognized with national award for foundation leadership
UPDATE: University of Maine of Maine Foundation President/CEO Jeffery Mills received his national CASE award on April 21. The President and CEO of the University of Maine Foundation is one of two leaders being honored with the national 2022 CASE Commonfund College and...

Scholarships Open Doors
By not having to focus on finances, she has been able to have a smooth first semester with good grades and is motivated to continue her education. “I am beyond grateful to have received this scholarship which has changed my life and future path,” says Plante.

Rod Sparrow (’71) Pledges $1 Million Gift to Support UMaine Athletics Facilities Master Plan
Orono, Maine – UMaine Athletics has received a gift of $1 million to support the Athletics Facilities Master Plan, part of the University of Maine System Transforms campaign. The generous gift was made by Rod Sparrow ('71) and will support the football program's...