http://www.goblackbears.com en-us en-us 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/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20121109d7nmhr Madison, Conn. – The University of Maine women’s cross country team placed 29th at the NCAA qualifier meet in Madison, Conn. on Friday afternoon. Carolyn Stocker (Westfield, Massachusetts) took an 89th place finish to lead all Black Bear runners. Stocker crossed the line at 21:53.2. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20121109d7nmhr 2012-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20121027p3mve4 Durham, NH – The University of Maine women’s cross country team placed sixth in the 2012 America East Championships this afternoon hosted by New Hampshire. Carolyn Stocker (Westfield, Massachusetts) took a 16th place finish as she posted a 17:35.26 time. Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20121027p3mve4 2012-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/201210074hq4dr Westfield, Mass. – The University of Maine men’s and women’s cross country teams each finished in the middle of highly competitive fields featuring runners from all over the Northeast at the New England Championships. Sun, 07 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/201210074hq4dr 2012-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20120925veyk91 Cambridge, Mass. -- The University of Maine swept cross country weekly honors for the second time this season. Junior men's cross country runner Kelton Cullenberg (Chesterville, Maine) and senior women's cross country runner Corey Conner (West Townsend, Massachusetts) were tabbed America East Performers of the Week. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20120925veyk91 2012-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20120921hc43td Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s cross country placed second in the 5k race this afternoon. Corey Conner (West Townsend, Mass.) finished first overall with a time of 16:52.1, which was nearly two minutes faster than the runner-up. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20120921hc43td 2012-09-21T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20120919zxjgtn Cambridge, Mass. – University of Maine senior women’s cross country runner Corey Conner (West Townsend, MA) has been named this weeks Female Performer of the Week. Conner had her second victory of the season this past Friday, posting a time of 16:31.43. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20120919zxjgtn 2012-09-19T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20120914qdwxaq Durham, NH – The University of Maine women’s cross country team placed fifth in the 5k race this afternoon. Corey Conner (West Townsend, MA) finished first overall for the second straight meet this afternoon in Durham, New Hampshire. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20120914qdwxaq 2012-09-14T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20120911ubhqkf Cambridge, MA – University of Maine senior women’s cross country runner Corey Conner (West Townsend, MA) and junior men’s cross country runner Kelton Cullenberg (Chesterville, ME) have been tabbed this week’s America East performers of the week. Conner and Cullenberg are the second set of teammates to sweep the weekly awards this year. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20120911ubhqkf 2012-09-11T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20120908bcznm2 Amherst, MA – The University of Maine women’s cross country team lost the first meet of the season today to UMass Amherst by a score of 26-33. Corey Conner (West Townsend, Massachusetts) led all racers today with a time of 17:28.29. Sat, 08 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2012-13/releases/20120908bcznm2 2012-09-08T04:00:00Z 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/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/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/11AEFallHonorRolll Approximately 63 percent of America East student-athletes competing in fall sports totaling 632 participants earned America East Honor Roll distinction after achieving semester grade-point averages (GPA) of 3.00 or higher. Over half of those student-athletes and 322 total earned Commissioner’s Honor Roll status for completing the fall semester with a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Maine had the highest percentage of fall student-athletes named to the honor roll as 74.2 percent achieved a 3.00 GPA or higher. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/11AEFallHonorRolll 2012-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2011-12/releases/20111010lashmi University of Maine men's cross country standout Riley Masters took runner-up honors to lead the men's cross country team to a 10th place finish at the New England Championships in Franklin Park on Saturday. Carolyn Stocker placed 30th to lead the women's team to a 19th place finish. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2011-12/releases/20111010lashmi 2011-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2011-12/releases/20110923jhuvb4 Jennifer Lucy took the lead early and cruised to a win to lead the Maine women’s cross country team against New Hampshire and Husson on Friday on the campus of the University of Maine. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2011-12/releases/20110923jhuvb4 2011-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2011-12/releases/20110917i7pub8 Riley Masters (Bangor, Maine) and Jennifer Lucy (Bangor, Maine) led the men’s and women’s cross country teams at the Minuteman Invitational hosted by UMass on Saturday. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2011-12/releases/20110917i7pub8 2011-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2011_annual_report_-_B The University of Maine released the 2011 Annual Report recently, highlighting the success of Maine's teams and student-athletes during the past year. The report is an informative and pictorial look back at the 2010–11 year. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2011_annual_report_-_B 2011-07-26T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2011AcademicCup The University of Maine was one of six schools to post a 3.00 grade point average or better in the 2010–11 America East Academic Cup, announced today by the America East Conference. The Academic Cup, established by the America East Board of Directors in 1995, is presented to the institution whose student-athletes post the highest grade point averages during that academic year. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2011AcademicCup 2011-06-28T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2011APR The University of Maine had two teams honored by the NCAA on Tuesday, May 17 with public recognition for their latest multi-year Academic Progress Rate scores. The men’s cross country team along with the women’s cross country team were both honored. Tue, 17 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2011APR 2011-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Graduation2011 ORONO, Maine--Eighty-five (85) University of Maine Black Bear student-athletes will be participating in graduation this Saturday, May 7 at Alfond Arena in Orono. This group of student-athletes includes those who completed degree requirements in December 2010 and anticipated May 2011, August 2011 and December 2011. Thu, 05 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Graduation2011 2011-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Abbott_Extension University of Maine President Robert Kennedy announced today that Steve Abbott has agreed to accept a two-year appointment as UMaine's athletic director. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/Abbott_Extension 2011-03-28T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2010-11/releases/20110228cahimh The University of Maine men’s and women’s cross country teams have earned All-Academic status by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2010-11/releases/20110228cahimh 2011-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/DeanSmith The University of Maine announced on Sunday that Corey Conner (Townsend, Mass.) of the cross country and women’s track and field team and Jeremy Bender (St. Paul, Minn.) of the men’s swimming team are the recipients of the 2011 “M” Club Dean Smith Awards. The awards are presented to the male and female student-athlete with outstanding academic and athletic achievement along with citizenship and community service. Sun, 06 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/DeanSmith 2011-02-06T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2011_Scholar-Athletes he University of Maine announced on Wednesday that 239 student-athletes will be honored and recognized for their success in the classroom at the Scholar-Athlete Recognition ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011. One-hundred seventy four student-athletes will be recognized as Scholar-Athletes for achieving a 3.0 or better grade point average for the 2010 year and/or having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Sixty-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 239, over half of the student-athletes at the University of Maine. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2011_Scholar-Athletes 2011-02-02T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2010FallAEHonorRoll A record 634 student-athletes have been named to the 2010 Fall America East Academic Honor Roll. It is the highest number of student-athletes on the fall honor roll since its induction during the 1988-89 year. Student-athletes had to earn grade point averages of 3.0 or higher last semester to receive this recognition. Of those student-athletes, 331 earned Commissioner’s Honor Roll status for completing the fall semester with grade point averages of 3.50 or higher. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2010FallAEHonorRoll 2011-02-02T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2010-11/releases/20101122474luv University of Maine women’s cross country standout Corey Conner placed 42nd at the NCAA Cross Country Championships hosted by Indiana State on Monday afternoon Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2010-11/releases/20101122474luv 2010-11-22T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2010-11/releases/201011164zo9ei University of Maine women’s cross country standout Corey Conner (Townsend, Mass.) has been named to the USTFCCCA All-Northeast Region team. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2010-11/releases/201011164zo9ei 2010-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2010-11/releases/20101114j6hgnd University of Maine women's cross country standout Corey Conner has gained an at-large berth to the NCAA Cross Country Championships. Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2010-11/releases/20101114j6hgnd 2010-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2010-11/releases/20101031ai6c9y University of Maine men's cross country standout Riley Masters (Bangor, Maine) won the America East Cross Country Championship on Saturday afternoon in Boston, Mass. His effort led the men's team to a fourth place finish while Corey Conner's (Townsend, Mass.) third place finish on the women's side led the lady Black Bears to a third place finish. Sun, 31 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-xc/2010-11/releases/20101031ai6c9y 2010-10-31T04:00:00Z