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The Graduate School at UMaine is the hub for graduate faculty and students. We support graduate students at UMaine from inquiry to graduation and maintain guidelines and qualification records for graduate faculty. https://linktr.ee/UMaineGraduateSchool
At a recent statewide trade show, UMaine Civil & Environmental Engineering master’s student Josephine Adu-Gyamfi showcased a prototype web app designed to help public water systems choose the most effective PFAS treatment technologies. Link in bio to read more!
February 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM
In this workshop, we will look at what constitutes a dataset, how to find repositories and search them, and how to access figures and data linked to scholarly articles, government research, census statistics and more.

Tuesday February 10, 2026 4-5 pm in Library Classroom 1 and on Zoom
February 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Worried about the impacts of AI use. Concerned about plagiarism in your work, the environment, copyright, hallucination and more. Join Fogler Library to learn about the impacts and issues involved with Generative AI use.

Wednesday February 4, 2026 4-5 pm in Library Classroom 1 and on Zoom
February 2, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Join Fogler Librarians for an introduction to generative AI. We'll step back and take a critical look at generative AI, discuss available tools, and examine the benefits and pitfalls of using them. Hands on experience will be included.

Tuesday February 3, 2026 4-5 pm in Library Classroom 1
February 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Come see the Erena Terakubo Quartet at the Minsky Recital Hall today at 7pm! Erena Terakubo is an internationally acclaimed jazz saxophonist from Japan. UMaine students get free tickets! Link in bio.
January 30, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Doctoral enrollment at UMaine has reached a record high for the 10th consecutive year! Click the link in our bio to read the article and hear from five students about why they chose UMaine.
January 30, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Mark your calendars, because Graduate Student Government is partnering with OBC once again to host our Welcome Back Spring Social gathering! 🍺

📍Where? Orono Brewing Company
🗓️ What day? Thursday, February 5th
⌚ What time? 5pm - 8pm
💲 $6 pints
💳 Raffle for a gift card giveaway! (entry upon arrival)
January 23, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Are you applying for a graduate fellowship? Join the Office of Research Development, The Office of Major Scholarships and The Graduate School for a quiet writing workshop with free pizza, coffee & soda! Come get help with writing and submitting your proposals.

RSVP link: forms.gle/SFdY3a9f83Vb...
January 23, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Happy Holidays from the Graduate School! We hope you all enjoy your break and we look forward to seeing you return!
December 18, 2025 at 4:30 AM
January 2026 Graduate Fellowships Deadlines for undergraduate seniors and graduate students

January 21st, 2026: Boren Fellowship
January 25th, 2026: Chateaubriand Fellowship

Start your application today!
December 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
January 2026 Graduate Fellowships Deadlines

January 5th, 2026 : Switzer Fellowship *due soon* 
January 15th, 2026: DoE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
January 15th, 2026: Fulbright Austria U.S. Teaching Assistantship Program

Start your application today!
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Former Peace Corps members can apply for a tuition-free degree in global policy at UMaine because of a new fellowship! Link in bio to read more!
November 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Join faculty and current graduate students for a brief overview of the Communication Sciences & Disorders program and learn about clinical, academic, and research opportunities!
October 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Graduate School took part in the 2025 UMaine CareerFest where we connected with many great prospective graduate students. We were very excited to see the continued interest in UMaine graduate programs!
September 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
All interested parties are invited to attend the Scholastic Book Fair to be held in Fogler Library’s reserve reading room during Family and Friends Weekend. The event will take place from 10am-6pm on September 26th and 10am-4pm on the 27th and 28th!
September 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Whether you’re starting fresh or polishing your final draft, join UMaine's Office of Research Development, The Office of Major Scholarships and The Graduate School for a quiet, supportive writing space with free pizza, coffee & soda!
September 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This fall, Fogler Library is proud to host a sustainability-themed email challenge on PFAs entitled "5 Days to Understanding PFAS: Protect Your Health and the Planet."
September 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Don't miss Professor Vassilios Kapaklis who will be giving a comprehensive lecture on magnetic metamaterials in Bennet Hall!
September 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Don't miss the award-winning archaeologist Kristina Douglass who will be giving a free lecture on archaeology, social memory, and climate change at the Donald P. Corbett Hall!
September 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Abdur Rehman Tariq, a Ph.D. student in Education at Umaine, Professor of World Language Education Timothy Reagan, and University of South Florida Professor Terry Osborn have a new journal article in the European Journal of English Language Teaching. Link below to read!

oapub.org/edu/index.ph...
September 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The GSG Executive Team would like to invite you to a networking and socializing event this Friday at Marsh Island Brewing Company in Orono from 4-6pm. Come and meet your executive team and other fellow grads!
September 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Come join the Professional Development Series hosted by UMaine's Office of
Research Development! This series provides a monthly networking and
educational experience for researchers across UMS.

All sessions are on Zoom from 12-1pm

Please register here to attend: www.eventcreate.com/e/ord-outreach
September 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Professor of finance Pankaj Agrrawal was recently interviewed about what to do if you win the billion dollar Powerball jackpot. Watch the whole interview below!

www.foxbangor.com/news/local-e...
Local experts share what to do if you win the billion dollar Powerball jackpot
BANGOR -- After there was no Powerball winner on Labor Day, the jackpot for Wednesday's drawing has soared to an estimated $1.4 billion, but what should you do if you
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September 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Check out the work that Intermedia students have been doing over the summer, and be sure to follow @umaineintermediamfa on Instagram to keep up with all the happenings at the IMRC.

1.) "One step at a Time" by Chanthu Millay
2.) "Alter" by Celena Powell
3.) "Warrior" by Shekoufeh Hassanzarei
September 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
If you are a graduate student whose first language is not English, the Intensive English Institute (IEI) may provide valuable resources for you as you progress through your program at UMaine. Download their 2025 Student Handbook here: umaine.edu/iei/wp-conte...
September 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM