The University of Maine is proudly represented at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with seven Black Bear alumni competing on the world’s biggest stage. From the ice to the bobsled, these former UMaine student-athletes are representing their countries and their alma mater in Milan-Cortina 2026. Ice Hockey Jeremy Swayman ’20 – Team USA Eduards Tralmaks ’19…
The UMaine Alumni Association is heading south this spring and inviting alumni and friends to join us for three Florida stops during the second week of March! From polo fields to spring training, to a classic Fill the Steins gathering, there’s something for everyone.See full event details and register below!The Villages Sunday, March 811:30 a.m.…
This Black History Month, we’re honoring two trailblazing University of Maine alumni whose legacies reflect leadership, service, and lasting impact, both on campus and beyond. Jim Varner ’57, was one of UMaine’s first Black student-athletes, competing in football and track & field. He later returned to UMaine as Assistant Director of Admissions for Minority Recruitment…
Dr. Mohamad Musavi, Senior Associate Dean and Professor in the Maine College of Engineering and Computing at the University of Maine, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Maine Professor award. Presented by the University of Maine Alumni Association since 1963, the honor recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies the highest standards of…
The Alumni Association is proud to announce and honor our 2025 Block M Award recipients, our Black Bear Award recipients, and our 2025 Class Correspondent Award winner. Arthur “Ace” Conro ’60 has dedicated 65 years to strengthening his class and supporting the University of Maine through his leadership, advocacy, and unwavering loyalty. As Class…
Marin Skincare began when UMaine alumna Amber Boutiette ’17 couldn’t find lasting relief from severe eczema. While studying Biomedical Engineering at UMaine, she and co-founder Patrick Breeding ’19G learned from Maine lobster researcher Dr. Bob Bayer about a unique glycoprotein that helps lobsters heal and regenerate, and showed promise for repairing human skin. A simple test formula changed everything.…
by John Ripley ’90 Robert Dana’s ’80 curriculum vitae is impressive enough — it boasts a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt — but his true legacy is etched not on parchment but in smiles, high-fives, hugs, tough-love advice, and shoulders for crying. And laughing. Lots of laughing. You cannot look at an image of Robert Dana without…
The University of Maine’s Athletic Department is in the beginning stages of an unprecedented investment in upgrades to athletic facilities. An addition to the Alfond hockey arena, new soccer and track facilities, new field hockey complex, a new softball field, and a new basketball arena are all included in the expansion that will give UMaine…
Please join us for a special early evening reception on Friday, September 12, 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the University of Maine Alumni Association! We’ll gather at the Collins Center for the Arts to reflect on our rich history and lasting impact. The program will feature remarks and appearances from past and present…
The University of Maine Alumni Association recognizes the annual Black Bear, Block ‘M’, and Class Correspondent awardees for 2024 with six new individuals and one couple. Block “M” Award Each year the Alumni Association presents the Block “M” Award to deserving individuals who, over a period of years, advance the strength and success of their…
Two alumni and two new student government representatives have joined the UMaine Alumni Association Board of Directors, as six board members reached the end of their terms. The Association’s annual meeting was held on Friday, June 21 in Portland. New board members pictured left to right: Catherine DeWick Johnson ’88, Rich Goodenough ’88, Laura Curioli…
The University of Maine Alumni Association has made seven stops on the Black Bear Road Trip of 2024 so far. Beginning in Arizona in February, the UMaine Alumni Association coordinated two stops; one in Scottsdale and one in Tucson, gathering with 40+ alumni and friends. In March, the team traveled to Florida for three stops…