Clarence Little, who critics say lent his expertise to groups favoring eugenics, also has a building named after him at the University of Maine, where he was president in the 1920s.
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Record $10 million gift will fund new UMaine engineering building
The donation from the family of a UMaine engineering graduate who wishes to remain anonymous is the largest gift ever to the Orono campus from a living donor.
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Trustees approve policy limiting political speech tied to Maine’s university system
It puts no restrictions on individual political activity done on a person’s own time, but some students and faculty members still fear the policy will muzzle them.
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Tournament title rekindles memories of UMaine glory days
The Cross Insurance Center hosts its largest crowd for an America East title game since Cindy Blodgett, Jamie Cassidy and Amy Vachon led the UMaine women to the 1998 title.
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Company at heart of contentious UMaine power deal pulls out
With ConEdison Solutions’ withdrawal, the opportunity to negotiate a contract for a lucrative project to power the Orono campus will go to runner-up Honeywell International, university officials say.
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Maine kelp, climate, ocean acidity projects get funding
The projects at the University of Maine and other institutions will receive a total of nearly $1 million.
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University official improperly advised bidders on energy contract, entrepreneur says
The statement, combined with a new recording of stakeholder phone calls, raises further questions about the process used in awarding negotiating rights for a multimillion-dollar energy contract.
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University of Maine names four finalists for president
The candidates will each visit Maine beginning next week to meet with faculty and students.
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Head of UMaine System has financial stake in firm seeking multimillion-dollar contract for Orono campus
The system’s audit committee recommends James Page recuse himself if company linked to James W. Sewall wins the contract to provide energy to UMaine.
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Secret recordings point to improper influence by top UMaine official in lucrative power contract
A university official was said to be coaching ConEdison, the winning bidder for a multimillion-dollar energy deal involving the Orono campus and an abandoned Old Town paper mill.