The university will collaborate with New England Aqua Ventus LLC in a project that could show the feasibility of a full-scale, floating wind turbine in deep water.
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Research shows warming waters, acidification hurt lobsters’ ability to cope with stress and disease
University of Maine researchers explored how end-of-century ocean conditions could impact the state’s signature crustacean.
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The Maine Millennial: Living in the first 10 minutes of a disaster movie
Four months into the COVID crisis, we are finding out which of February’s ‘emergency measures’ are now ‘lifestyle changes.’
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University of Maine announces spring dean’s list
The University of Maine recognized 4,207 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the Spring 2020 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 2,766 are from Maine, 1,333 are from 41 other states and 108 are from 43 countries other than the U.S., according to a news release from the Orono-based university. MAINE […]
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Students balk at UMaine plans for remote learning on campus
The university is currently planning on delivering almost one-quarter of fall classes remotely, leaving some students disappointed and questioning whether they should return to campus.
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Maine leads New England for economically vulnerable college towns
As schools decide whether to reopen campuses this year, the economic impact will ripple through the communities in which they are based.
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Three students first to earn degrees as Maine’s Top Scholars
Graduates include Kaylee Brann, Katelyn Ellis and Sadie Libby.
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UMaine System students will return to campuses for fall semester
University officials say its testing strategy is key to allowing students, faculty and staff to return to campuses for in-person learning.
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UMaine, UMM to offer tuition-free early college summer courses for high school students
Through a partnership between the Maine Department of Education, the University of Maine Orono and the University of Maine Machias, tuition is waived for all qualified Maine high school students, covering full tuition for up to 12 college credits per year at the two universities. Eligible students are able to earn college credit while still […]
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Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses
Presidents of Maine’s public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.