University of Maine at Orono

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University of Maine at Orono

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Founded 1865 as the Maine College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, changed name to Maine College opened in 1868, and to the University of Maine in 1897. It is the main campus of the University of Maine, and is often referred to as just "University of Maine."

Location:
Orono, ME

Founding Date:
1865

Motto:
Dirigo

Team:
Black Bears

Enrollment:
11,000

Official Website:
http://www.umaine.edu/

STUDENTS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

John Baldacci Politician 30-Jan-1955 Governor of Maine, 2003-11

Styles Bridges Politician 9-Sep-1898 26-Nov-1961 Governor and Senator from New Hampshire

Stephen King Novelist 21-Sep-1947 The Shining

Bob Newman Radio Personality 1958 The Gunny Bob Show

Leigh Ingalls Saufley Judge 1954 Maine Chief Justice

Olympia Snowe Politician 21-Feb-1947 US Senator from Maine

TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Stuart W. Bruchey Historian 6-Aug-1917 20-Dec-2010 Enterprise: The Dynamic Economy of a Free People

Raymond Pearl Biologist 3-Jun-1879 17-Nov-1940 Biogerontology

Stephen L. Weber Educator 17-Mar-1942 President, San Diego State University

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