Financial incentives and new programs are among the lures that increased the numbers of both in-state and out-of-state students, officials say.
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UMaine women’s basketball enters season with high expectations
Black Bears return most of last season’s America East championship team.
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Maine Voices: Upgrade USM’s name to the University of Maine at Portland
The sooner this happens, the better it will be for students, graduates, faculty, employers and the community.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
UMaine System considers partnership in possible health care analytics institute
The proposal by tech investor David Roux would create a center for the prevention, diagnosis, cure and management of health in Portland.
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UMA eyes Stevens Commons for student housing unit
The Hallowell Planning Board is expected to discuss a site plan for 21 apartments for student housing on Wednesday
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Meet: Outdoorsman and author Tim Caverly spreads word about value of wilderness
The former Allagash supervisor has given more than 200 presentations in Maine and beyond.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine professor sues union over political disagreements
The Machias professor takes issue with the union’s opposition to the election of Gov. Paul LePage and support for Hillary Clinton in 2016.
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New University of Maine president puts her science and math background to work
Joan Ferrini-Mundy is tasked with developing new ways of meeting the state’s growing workforce needs.
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Returning talent for Black Bears
An all-league kick returner, Edwards looks to make a bigger impact for UMaine.
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UMaine football player, 18, dies during preseason workout on campus
Freshman Darius Minor of Locust Grove, Virginia, was involved in supervised light training when he collapsed on the field, where team staff and first responders were unable to resuscitate him.