UMaine holds virtual groundbreaking for $78 million Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center
UMaine holds virtual groundbreaking for $78 million Ferland Engineering Education and Design CenterApril 28, 2020 Today, donors, architects, builders, alumni, friends and colleagues will celebrate the official groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Maine...
Cort family creates legacy for University of Maine students
Cort family creates legacy for University of Maine studentsR-L: Rob Cort, Valerie Peer-Cort, Carol Cort, Brad CortThe Cort family’s contribution to the University of Maine starts with a deep connection to the university itself. While a member of the Class of 1980, Rob...
Class of 1959 reunion gifts matched by classmate
Class of 1959 reunion gifts matched by classmateDon Cookson '59, Blaine Moores '59 Blaine Moores of the University of Maine class of 1959 wanted to do something special to honor the class’s landmark 60th class reunion. He decided that the best way to do this would be...
A lifetime of investing leads to a significant legacy
A lifetime of investing leads to a significant legacyMarguerite Picard lived a very simple life and was a very astute investor. When she passed in 2016 at the age of 100, her estate plans included significant gifts to several organizations which were meaningful to...
One hundred year legacy at UMaine
One hundred year legacy at UMaine Dana Smith’s family ties to the University of Maine began 100 years ago when his maternal grandfather, Dr. John Hoge Ashworth, came to the university to teach economics and sociology. John Ashworth earned his Ph.D from Johns...
University of Maine Foundation presents awards to six alumni at 85th anniversary celebration
University of Maine Foundation presents awards to six alumni at 85th anniversary celebrationL-R: Hon. George Z. Singal '67, Eric M. Venturini ’06, ’15G, Matthew R. McHatten ’90, Anthony F. “Tony” Paine ’96, Bruce W. Albiston '72, Betsy MacGregor Webb CAS ’00, Ed.D....