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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Rush is credited with shaping the folk music revival of the 1960s and the musical genre’s renaissance in the 1980s and 1990s.
BANGOR, MAINE – March 23, 2023 – Gifted musician and performer Tom Rush will bring his distinctive folk music, guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice to Husson University’s Gracie Theatre on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.“Over the many decades Tom has ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Husson University students and faculty members are sharing their knowledge and expertise at the upcoming event in order to support science education in Maine
BANGOR, MAINE – March 24, 2023 – The Maine Science Festival is featuring the insight and expertise of Husson University students and faculty as part of six different presentations and activities at the Cross Insurance Center at 515 Maine ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Education
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Categories: Chamber, Economic, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Political, Community, Education, General News Article, Papers/Research, Press Release
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Trust Company is proud to announce their designation as a 2023 Best Place for Working Parents®. Katahdin Trust has earned this award for their family-friendly policies and employee benefits they offer, particularly for working parents. This marks the second consecutive year of Katahdin Trust receiving this recognition.“At Katahdin Trust we know that the most important ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Categories: Press Release, Chamber
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Bar Harbor, Maine– Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is currently accepting applications for the Bank’s Career & Technical Education Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to income-eligible high school seniors who attended a technical career program as part of their high school curriculum and are planning to attend college or a technical school after graduation.
Students must reside in counties ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, March 20, 2023
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Chamber, Education, Human Interest
Tuesday, March 07, 2023
$1 million will support scholarships for deserving accounting or finance students. The other million will enhance the collections of the Sawyer Library.
BANGOR, MAINE – March 7, 2023 – Husson University announced today that it has received $2 million in gifts from the estate of philanthropist John M. Webber. The first $1 million-dollar gift will be used to create the John M. Webber Husson ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, March 02, 2023
Irish love songs, ballads and songs of social justice to be featured along with music from her latest album. This performance is part of her 2023 North American tour.BANGOR, MAINE – March 2, 2023 – Renowned singer-songwriter Karan Casey will be performing many of the songs that made her one of Ireland’s most accomplished folk musicians on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Husson University’s ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Education, Press Release
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Institute to provide students, professionals and organizations with opportunities to enhance their leadership capabilities
BANGOR, MAINE - February 16, 2023 - Husson University announced today that it has launched a new institute dedicated to strategic leadership and workforce development training and education. This institute will offer “students, professionals and organizations with a pathway ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Education, General News Article, Papers/Research, Press Release
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Performance explores issues of racism as it reaffirms the importance of humanityBANGOR, MAINE – February 16, 2023 – The first line you’ll hear when noted actor LeLand Gantt brings his inspirational life story to the Gracie Theatre on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in celebration of Black History Month is, “I just want to start a conversation.”“Rhapsody in Black,” is a one-man ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Thursday, February 02, 2023
The One Circle Agency will deliver pro bono advertising, branding and marketing assistance to local Maine businesses
BANGOR, MAINE – February 2, 2023 – Hiring an advertising and marketing agency that can help organizations with their strategies and materials is often difficult for small businesses, start-ups and non-profits due to the costs involved. Addressing this challenge is a new ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, December 05, 2022
Guidance and oversight from these experienced leaders will help drive the University’s continued success in a competitive higher education marketplace
BANGOR, MAINE – December 6, 2022 – Husson University announced today that its board of trustees elected Dan Hutchins of Naples, Florida, Class of 1983, a retired accountant for PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), to be their new chair. In addition, ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, December 02, 2022
Victorian-era styled holiday event features music from The Beatles
BANGOR, MAINE – December 2, 2022 – The Gracie Theatre celebrates the music of the holiday season on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3 p.m. with the band, Cellophane Flowers. The afternoon concert, “Christmas Chronicles,” is a fusion of Beatles hits and holiday favorites. This performance is made possible through the generous support ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Education, Press Release
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Events at the University’s Campus Center were followed by a complimentary lunch for all Husson veterans.
BANGOR, MAINE – November 10, 2022 – Members of the Husson University campus community honored veterans on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in Peabody Hall’s G. Peirce Webber Campus Center. The event began at 11 a.m. with a presentation that recognized the service and sacrifice members of the armed ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Nurses who live and work in Maine and take Husson’s RN-to-BSN program online are eligible for a $60 per credit hour discount. BANGOR, MAINE – November 9, 2022 – Husson University announced today that a reconceptualized version of its popular Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) program is now available online. The updated program is now suitable for both students and ...read more
Categories: Education, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Voted “Entertainer of the Year” on NBC's hit TV Show “Phenomenon.”BANGOR, MAINE – November 8, 2022 – Illusionist Mike Super, the only magician in history to win a live magic competition on primetime network television in the United States, will be appearing at the Gracie Theatre on Saturday, November 12 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by PepsiCo, this family-friendly show is part of The Gracie’s Bangor ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, November 02, 2022
Students, alumni and the public met in-person with over 70 employers on November 2 at Husson University’s Newman Gymnasium
BANGOR, MAINE – November 3, 2022 – Career Services at Husson University hosted a career fair on Wednesday, November 2 in the Newman Gymnasium at 1 College Circle in Bangor from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Over 70 different organizations, from a diverse assortment of industries, spoke ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Beware the unlabeled syringe or the tangled IV line of doom!
BANGOR, MAINE – October 27, 2022 – In the spirit of Halloween, Husson University has created an educational exercise called the “Room of Horrors.” It will take place on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the O’Donnell Commons Simulation Lab in Room 217.The event calls for teams of four students comprised of nursing, ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The exhibition features the photos of Ulrike Guthrie and includes intimate visual observations of the natural world
BANGOR, MAINE – October 24, 2022 – Husson University is hosting an exhibition of photos taken by artist Ulrike Guthrie, the former president of the Bangor Art Society, at the University’s WBRC Gallery at the Gracie Theatre until December 16, 2022. The exhibition, entitled “CLOSE: A ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, October 24, 2022
Students, parents and guardians attended this event and learned more about getting an affordable, high-equality education from this University in scenic Maine. BANGOR, MAINE – October 24, 2022 – Husson University held an Open House for interested high school students and their family members on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The Open House began at 8:30 a.m. and ended at 2 p.m.
“This was an ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, October 14, 2022
BANGOR, MAINE – October 14, 2022 – Husson University is celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with a Rainbow March on Saturday, October 15. Participants who want to join in the march should gather in the Lower Commons Parking Lot (Lot 8A)at 11 a.m. This is the lower-level parking lot between the Gracie Theatre and the Wellness Learning Center. No prior registration is required to participate. In the event of ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Education, Press Release
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
IACBE provides external validation and confirmation of quality in an institution's business-related programs BANGOR, MAINE – October 12, 2022 – Husson University’s College of Business announced today that it was recently granted a reaffirmation of specialized business accreditation for several of its business-related degree programs by the Board of Commissioners of the International Accreditation ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, General News Article
Thursday, September 29, 2022
POD graduates are part of the next generation of health care professionals at Northern Light Health working toward improving the patient experience.
BANGOR, MAINE – September 27, 2022 – For the past five years, Husson University has been helping to educate Northern Light Health employees through their Professional and Organizational Development (POD) program. On August 23, 2022, Husson ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, General News Article, Economic
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Gerritsen will talk about the unusual route she took to becoming an internationally bestselling author and the publishing business.BANGOR, MAINE – September 22, 2022 – The seventh installment of Husson University’s Distinguished Business Speaker Series will feature international bestselling author Tess Gerritsen. Known as a master of mystery and medical suspense novels, Gerritsen will talk about ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Scholarship recipients are Maine students pursuing higher education
BANGOR, MAINE – September 20, 2022 – On September 14, Husson hosted an event in the Beardsley Meeting House honoring Worthington Scholarship Foundation scholarship recipients attending the university. The Foundation awarded $6.4 million dollars to over 400 2022 graduates from partner public high schools in 11 Maine counties ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Husson University’s School of Pharmacy Hosted the Rx Abuse Leadership (RALI) Cares Trailer on Campus
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Tours of the RALI CARES trailer are designed to help visitors see the possible warning signs of hidden drugs in teenagers’ bedrooms.
BANGOR, MAINE – September 13, 2022 – According to the Maine Data Drug Hub, in 2021, there were 631 fatal overdoses and 4,448 non-fatal overdoses in our state.[1]Nationally, 32% of 12th graders, 19% of 10th graders, and 10% of 8th graders said they used illicit ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, August 29, 2022
$2 million in donations and institutional funds made the seven new state-of-the-art laboratories possible
BANGOR, MAINE – August 29, 2022 – Husson University celebrated the official opening of seven new modern science laboratories with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Tours of the new facility, refreshments and science demonstrations were available at the conclusion of ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
WHO:
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, Husson University will be welcoming first-year students back to campus for the beginning of the new academic year. Returning students will move into the residence halls on the following day. (Sunday, August 28, 2022)
WHAT:
A variety of activities will be taking place on Saturday, August 27, 2022 and Sunday, August 28, 2022.
Saturday, August 27, 2022 8 ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, August 19, 2022
This year’s unique and diverse selection of entertaining performances will be both exciting and memorable.
BANGOR, MAINE – August 19, 2021 –The Gracie Theatre at Husson University is proud to welcome patrons back with a spectacular line-up of performers for its 11th season.This year’s entertainment offerings include comedy, music, drama and magic.
“This will be the biggest and best season in ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, August 15, 2022
All first-time students who enroll in an online program at Husson University will receive a $500 discount on their initial class.
BANGOR, MAINE – August 15,2022 – Degrees from colleges and universities have a significant impact on individuals’ earnings. In 2021, full-time workers between the ages of 22 and 27, who completed a bachelor’s degree, earned a median annual wage of $52,000 per year ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release, General News Article, Economic
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Live events and sports to take place the second week of the semesterBANGOR, MAINE – August 11, 2022 – Homecoming Weekend is an excitement-filled event for alumni, friends and current students. This year, the celebration at Husson University runs from Friday, September 9 through Saturday, September 10, 2022. The featured football game will pit Husson University against rival Plymouth ...read more
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Wednesday, August 03, 2022
These degrees will benefit anyone interested in expanding brand awareness or adding value to their organization. BANGOR, MAINE – August 3,2022 – Helping brands and organizations grow and innovate takes a specialized skill set grounded in communications. In an effort to help busy professionals obtain the skill sets they need to succeed, Husson University Online announced today that they have ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Education, General News Article
Friday, July 22, 2022
BANGOR, MAINE – July 22,2022 – Husson University Online announced today that it has launched two new career-focused certificate programs that provide specialized knowledge beneficial to those working in psychology and business.
Students can now earn a certificate in animal assisted therapy from Husson University Online. “Interactions between humans and animals have proven to have a number of ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Economic, General News Article
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The camp is an outstanding opportunity for students to learn more about what it’s like to attend college and work as a professional pharmacist. BANGOR, MAINE – June 29, 2022 – From July 18 – 20, Husson University will be hosting their 2022 Pharmacy Summer Camp on their Bangor campus. The three-day camp gives high school students an opportunity to experience what it means to be a professional ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Press Release
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Friday, June 17, 2022
Grant will support programs and outreach from Husson’s new School of Technology and Innovation
BANGOR, MAINE – June 17, 2022 – Husson University announced today that it recently received a generous $2.2 million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation. The grant will accelerate the implementation of programs and outreach associated with the new School of Technology and Innovation. This school is ...read more
Categories: Economic, General News Article, Education, Press Release
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
The event will recognize the important contributions of alumni, employees, students, parents, donors and friends of the University
BANGOR, MAINE – June 8, 2022 – Members of the Husson University community, including alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, donors and friends, are invited to participate in Celebrate Husson! from Sunday, June 12 through Friday, June 17, 2022. The six days of ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Rohman recognized for his many contributions to the success of WBRC, Husson University, the Greater Bangor community, and Maine
BANGOR, MAINE – June 7, 2022 – At Husson’s recent graduate student hooding ceremony, the University presented the Chesley H. Husson, Sr. Award to John Rohman, the former chief executive officer of WBRC, mayor of Bangor and current chair of the University’s Board of ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, May 26, 2022
BANGOR, MAINE – May 26, 2022 – Husson University announced today that long-time colleague and friend, Paul Husson passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The University extends its heartfelt condolences to everyone who worked with Paul professionally as well as his family.
Paul was completely devoted to Husson University, the educational institution founded by his father Chesley. He spent nearly ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Friday, April 29, 2022
BANGOR, MAINE – April 29, 2022 – Husson University announced today that eight New England residents have been named as this year’s valedictorians. They are Kylie Donovan, Rachel Helmke, Emily Michaud, Julia O'Leary, Alyssa Prest, Alyssa Patterson, Elena Speronis and Jacob Nevells.“Our eight valedictorians and four salutatorians all achieved academic distinction by committing themselves to their ...read more
Categories: Fun Facts, Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Their repertoire includes rock, country, classical and more.
BANGOR, MAINE – April 27, 2022 – TAKE3, the genre-smashing musical trio, brings their unexpected and unique compositions to Husson University’s Gracie Theatre on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 7 p.m. The generous support of the John Kilgore Fund is making this concert possible.
“What I love about TAKE3, besides their rock-star ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Education, General News Article
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Husson University Theatre (HUT), the university’s student theatre club, to present the popular thriller, “The Birds,” at the Gracie’s Black Box Theatre
BANGOR, MAINE – April 27, 2022 – Husson University Theatre (HUT), the university’s official student theatre club, will perform Conor McPherson’s “The Birds” in a special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service from Friday, April 29, 2022 through ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Passing this rigorous examination is a requirement for counselor licensure in many states. The percentage of students who pass this exam on their first attempt is a key indicator of educational program quality. BANGOR, MAINE – March 22, 2022 – Husson University announced today that 100% of their clinical mental health counseling students recently passed their National Counselor Examinations (NCEs) ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, General News Article, Education, Press Release
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Proceeds to help ensure the homeless are protected from the elements
BANGOR, MAINE – March 16, 2021 – Husson University Student Government will be sponsoring their fifth annual Walk for Warmth on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The fun run/walk will take place on the University’s campus at 1 College Circle in Bangor.
Members of the Greater Bangor and Husson community are ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Husson University faculty members share their knowledge at the 2022 Maine Science Festival
BANGOR, MAINE – March 10, 2022 – There is growing interest in immersive reality experiences by students and adults. According to the 2022 GroupM Annual Survey on Consumer Attitudes Toward Technology, nearly 1 in 3 consumers own an augmented reality/virtual reality device, and 15 percent will buy such a ...read more
Categories: Education, Fun Facts, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, February 24, 2022
BANGOR, MAINE – February 25, 2022 – Students and higher education faculty members who become Fulbright Scholars hold a special place of distinction in academic circles. Becoming a Fulbright Scholar is one of the highest honors accorded to students, professional college educators and researchers. Many of the individuals who earn these awards become leaders in government, science, the arts, ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, General News Article
Monday, February 14, 2022
Author shares his personal journey as part of Black History Month at
Husson University BANGOR, MAINE – February 14, 2022 – As part of Husson’s annual celebration of Black History Month, the University will be hosting a presentation by Yarmouth resident Abdi Nor Iftin in Peabody Hall’s Kominsky Auditorium at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.“This presentation will inspire students to reflect ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article, Education, Human Interest
Friday, November 19, 2021
BANGOR, MAINE – November 19, 2021 – The second installment of Husson University’s Distinguished Speaker Series featured L.L.Bean President and CEO Stephen Smith. His presentation took place on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Husson’s Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business.“Steve’s work experience has included everything from positions at one of the nation’s premier ...read more
Categories: Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Education, Human Interest
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
National and local law enforcement and legal organizations to participate in 13th Annual School of Legal Studies Career Day BANGOR, MAINE – October 6, 2021 – The School of Legal Studies in Husson University's College of Business will be holding its 13th Annual Career Day on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Newman Gymnasium, 1 College Circle in Bangor. “The overwhelming ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release, General News Article
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
New esports teams to compete against other colleges and universities
BANGOR, MAINE – September 28, 2021 – On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 6 p.m. Husson will be holding an information session, in Peabody Hall’s Kominsky Auditorium on their Bangor campus, for any students interested in learning more about the University’s first intercollegiate esports team. Any full-time student in good academic ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, General News Article
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
BANGOR, MAINE – September 22, 2021 – With 99% of University employees and 93% of all students either partially or fully vaccinated, Husson University is looking forward to returning to live Homecoming events this year. Homecoming Weekend is traditionally an excitement-filled celebration that features fun for current students, their families and alumni. This year, the celebration runs from ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Wednesday, September 01, 2021
Students from Maine’s largest College of Business will now be able to learn in a new facility designed to enhance their education through experiential learning.
BANGOR, MAINE – September 1, 2021 – Husson University marked the official opening of Harold Alfond Hall, the new home of their College of Business, on August 26, 2021 at 1 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the building. ...read more
Categories: Economic, Community, Education, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, July 12, 2021
Certificate is ideal for individuals who want to become park rangers, fish and game wardens or environmental protection and enforcement professionals BANGOR, MAINE – July 7, 2021 – Husson University announced today that it is launching a new certificate program in conservation law enforcement. Live on-campus classes for this new certificate program will begin on August 30 as part of the upcoming ...read more
Categories: Economic, General News Article, Education, Press Release
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Organizations to work together to help promote awareness of speakers professional networking and mentoring opportunities
BANGOR, MAINE – June 22, 2021 – Husson University announced today that it is partnering with the Financial Planning Association of Northern New England (FPA NNE) to help support students pursing their Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation by elevating awareness of ...read more
Categories: Economic, General News Article, Education, Press Release
Thursday, April 22, 2021
New Bachelor of Science in extended reality (XR) degree to produce specialized virtual and augmented reality professionals who are ready to meet the demands of research and entertainment organizations, educational institutions, and industry.BANGOR, MAINE – April 22, 2021 – Husson University announced today that its Board of Trustees approved the creation of a new degree program for students ...read more
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