http://www.goblackbears.com en-us en-us http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/New_Balance_Field_House ORONO, Maine-- The University of Maine athletics department is in the first phase of a construction project on the Field House and Memorial Gym. The first phase will focus on a renovation of the Field House and the construction of a new entry way on the west side of the building. The Field House will be renamed the “New Balance Field House” in recognition of a $5 Million gift from New Balance. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/New_Balance_Field_House 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/13HOF ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine announced today that it has selected six former student-athletes for induction into the 2013 University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame. Former men’s basketball standout Francois Bouchard (1994), hockey star Jack Capuano (1989), track and field record holder Gerard LaFlamme, swimming standout Susan Herrick Lizzotte (1999), football player Carleton “Speed” Merritt (1924) and baseball All-American Chad White (1993) are the newest selections. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/13HOF 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Sports_Medicine_Golf Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Sports_Medicine_Golf 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/graduation13 On Saturday, May 11, the University of Maine will hold its commencement where many Black Bear student-athletes will receive their degrees. Below are student-athlete thoughts as they reflect on their time at the University of Maine. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/graduation13 2013-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Reading_Day University of Maine student-athletes participated in the annual Community Reading Day at the Fruit Street School in Bangor this morning. Student-athletes and others read and shared information about their school, workplace and jobs to the children. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Reading_Day 2013-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/13_Super_Suppah Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/13_Super_Suppah 2013-04-08T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/fieldhouse The University of Maine field house renovations began on Monday, April 1, 2013. Preliminary work has begun and the field house will be closed to the athletic department, University of Maine faculty and staff and the general public. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/fieldhouse 2013-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2012_Scholar-Athlete The University of Maine announced on Thursday that 250 student-athletes will be honored and recognized for their success in the classroom at the Scholar-Athlete Recognition ceremony on Monday, March 25, 2013. One-hundred sixty five student-athletes will be recognized as Scholar-Athletes for achieving a 3.0 or better grade point average for the 2012 year and/or having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Eighty-five first-year student-athletes will also be honored as *Rising Stars* for earning a 3.0 or better in their first semester at Maine. The Scholar-Athletes and *Rising Stars* total 250, over half of the student-athletes at the University of Maine. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2012_Scholar-Athlete 2013-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/13_Dean_Smith The University of Maine announced on Monday that Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) of the women’s hockey team and Mark Nemec (Rouses Point, N.Y.) of the men’s ice hockey team are the recipients of the 2013 “M” Club Dean Smith Awards. The awards are presented annually to the top male and female student-athlete with outstanding academic and athletic achievement along with citizenship and community service. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/13_Dean_Smith 2013-03-25T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/13Scholar-Athletes ORONO, Maine--The University of Maine announced on Thursday that 250 student-athletes will be honored and recognized for their success in the classroom at the Scholar-Athlete Recognition ceremony on Monday, March 25, 2013. One-hundred sixty five student-athletes will be recognized as Scholar-Athletes for achieving a 3.0 or better grade point average for the 2012 year and/or having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Eighty-five first-year student-athletes will also be honored as *Rising Stars* for earning a 3.0 or better in their first semester at Maine. The Scholar-Athletes and *Rising Stars* total 250, over half of the student-athletes at the University of Maine. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/13Scholar-Athletes 2013-03-21T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/10th_Annual_Super_Suppah_Set_for_April_6 The date for the 10th Annual Super Suppah has been set for Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Wells Conference Center on the Orono Campus. Tickets are limited so be sure to call ahead and reserve them today. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/10th_Annual_Super_Suppah_Set_for_April_6 2013-03-08T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2013_Hall_of_Fame ORONO, Maine- The University of Maine is once again accepting nominations for its Sports Hall of Fame. Nomination forms may be downloaded by clicking the link below. Nominations are due April 5, 2013. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2013_Hall_of_Fame 2013-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/12_AE_Honor_Roll CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- The University of Maine had the highest percentage of its fall student-athletes named to the America East Fall Academic Honor Roll, released on Friday, Feb. 1. The Black Bears had 78.1 percent of its fall student-athletes honored. Maine had 42 of those student-athletes earn a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/12_AE_Honor_Roll 2013-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/12BearNecessities The Bear Necessities Store will now be open on Saturday's from 10-4 so that people can buy University of Maine apparel for their favorite Black Bear fan on their holiday list. The store is located inside Alfond Arena on the Orono campus. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/12BearNecessities 2012-12-04T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/toys The University of Maine Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be collecting Toys for Tots once again this year. Black Bear fans are encouraged to bring toys to games for those that are less fortunate. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/toys 2012-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/wreaths Bring the fragrance of fresh Maine balsam and the holidays into your home. Thick and full, the holiday wreath features University of Maine colors and a keepsake plush Black Bear ornament with the Black Bear logo on his t-shirt. Each wreath contains four pounds of premium, live Maine balsam greens, snowflakes, faux white berries, a plush Black Bear and a hand-tied blue bow. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/wreaths 2012-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2012HOF The University of Maine announced today that it has selected five former student-athletes for induction into the 2012 Sports Hall of Fame. Former women’s basketball standout Kim Corbitt (2005), men’s basketball’s Charlie Goddard (1950), hockey star Steve Kariya (1999), track and field record-holder Richard Nason (1964) and softball great Michelle Puls (1998) will be inducted in the 2012 class. The group will be inducted in a ceremony at Wells Conference Center on Friday, Sept. 28. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2012HOF 2012-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/athletictraining University of Maine Director of Athletics Steve Abbott has announced several changes to the athletic training staff. Paul Culina, who has been at the University of Maine for the past 18 years, becomes the Director of Men’s and Women’s Hockey Operations and will serve as athletic trainer for the men’s ice hockey team. Ryan Taylor has been named Head Athletic Trainer, while Michelle Bowers and Kelleigh O’Neill join the staff as assistant athletic trainers. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/athletictraining 2012-09-05T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/tentsale2 The annual Bear Necessities Tent Sale will be held on Thursday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 1, 2012 in the Memorial Gym Parking Lot. Thursday the sale runs 8 AM through 6 PM, Friday 8 AM through 7 PM and Saturday 10 AM through 4 PM. Don't miss a great chance to get your favorite Maine gear at outstanding prices. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/tentsale2 2012-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/tentsale12 The annual Bear Necessities Tent sale will be held in the Memorial Gym parking lot August 30 - September 1, 2012. Stop by to get great prices on all your favorite Black Bear gear! Thu, 02 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/tentsale12 2012-08-02T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Woodcock The University of Maine has named Seth Woodcock as the new Associate Athletic Director for Development. Woodcock, who worked in development at Maine Medical Center for the past nine years, will assume the role as the lead major gift fundraiser for athletics at the University of Maine. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Woodcock 2012-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Maine_Has_134_Student-Athletes_Named_to_America_East_Honor_Roll The America East Conference announced on Thursday afternoon that the University of Maine had 134 of its winter and spring student-athletes named to this year's America East Honor Roll. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Maine_Has_134_Student-Athletes_Named_to_America_East_Honor_Roll 2012-06-21T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/12Academic_Cup The University of Maine was one of seven America East schools to post a 3.00 cumulative grade point average for the 2011–2012 year. The announcement was made at the America East Conference annual meetings in Annapolis, Md. The Black Bears finished the year with a 3.04 grade point average. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/12Academic_Cup 2012-06-14T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2012APR The University of Maine men’s and women’s cross country teams were two of 954 NCAA Division I sports teams honored by the NCAA on Thursday, June 14 for earning Public Recognition Awards, based on their most recent multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR). These awards are given each year to teams with APRs in the top 10 percent in each sport. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2012APR 2012-06-14T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Strength_and_Conditioning_Camp Training the Maine Way. Join University of Maine Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt King for speed, strength and conditioning summer 2012 clinics. They will make you a better athlete. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Strength_and_Conditioning_Camp 2012-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/camp_scholarship Hey Black Bear fans, looking for a inexpensive summer sports camp? How does FREE sound? 7th graders and under may register to win one of 10 free summer camp scholarships to a University of Maine Sports Camp presented by Dunkin Donuts. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/camp_scholarship 2012-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2012Cruise ORONO, Maine -- Always wanted to set sail with the Black Bears??? Well, here is your chance. Cruise Portland Harbor on the 2012 Black Bear Cruise. It's your chance to meet and talk with your favorite Black Bear coaches and student-athletes. You can also visit with Director of Athletics Steve Abbott. Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2012Cruise 2012-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Men-s_At-Large University of Maine swimmer Robbie Bickford (Milford, Maine) and men's ice hockey standout Dan Sullivan (York, Pa.) have been named to the Capital One 2012 Academic All-District Men's At-Large First Team. Both will now be placed on the national ballot for Academic All-America consideration. Both student-athletes are sophomores. Sat, 19 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Men-s_At-Large 2012-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Graduation_2012 Ninety-seven (97) University of Maine Black Bear student-athletes will be participating in graduation this Saturday, May 5 at Alfond Arena in Orono. This group of student-athletes includes those who completed degree requirements in December 2011 and anticipated May 2012, August 2012 and December 2012. Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Graduation_2012 2012-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Student-Athletes_Reflect_on_Time_at_UMaine On Saturday, May 5, the University of Maine will hold its commencement where 97 Black Bear student-athletes will receive their degrees. Below are student-athlete thoughts as they reflect on their time at the University of Maine. Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Student-Athletes_Reflect_on_Time_at_UMaine 2012-05-02T04:00:00Z