University of Maine Alumni Association

10/14/2026

🐻Homecoming 2026 is just days away! Registration closes October 18!

Only a few days remain to register and take advantage of discounted football tickets, a catered Moe's BBQ tailgate meal, and more! Don't miss your chance to join the Homecoming festivities! https://www.umainehomecoming.com

Register here: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofMaineFoundation/events/university-of-maine-homecoming-2026

10/11/2026

🎶 “Fill the steins to dear old Maine…” 💙🐻

On this day in 1975, Rudy Vallée returned to the University of Maine for his 50th class reunion, celebrating the alumnus who helped bring the beloved Maine Stein Song to national fame.

First recorded by the University of Maine band in 1930, the Stein Song became a national hit and remains one of the most iconic traditions in Black Bear history.
Nearly a century later, the song still brings generations of Black Bears together.
Once a Black Bear, always a Black Bear!

October 11th is celebrated as Rudy Vallee Day each year. Happy Rudy Vallée Day!🩵

10/07/2026

Senior Alumni Reunion Week was one to remember! 💙

From tours of campus and trips down memory lane to great laughs and time spent reconnecting with old friends, the week was filled with special moments.

It was wonderful to welcome some of our Alumni back to Orono to celebrate lifelong friendships, cherished memories, and the place that brought so many of them together.

A special shoutout to the Class of 1976 as they celebrated their milestone 50th Reunion! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the week so special. Once a Black Bear, always a Black Bear! 🐻

View the full photo album here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/umainealumni/albums/72177720336042494/with/55575010168

10/02/2026

Since 1962, Bodwell Chrysler Jeep DodgeRam in Brunswick has generously supported the UMaine Alumni Association by providing a complimentary vehicle for our use to travel for alumni events and activities. The Bodwell family includes three generations of Black Bears. This week, they continued the tradition by trading us into a new UMaine Alumni vehicle. Please join us in thanking the Bodwell family for their amazing 65 years of continued support to our Black Bear alumni community!

09/14/2026

🍻Southern Maine Alumni & Friends!
Join us at Flight Deck Brewing for Black Bears and Draft Beers THIS Wednesday!

Reconnect with old friends, meet new Black Bears in the area, and raise a stein to our UMaine community.

Wednesday September 16, 2026 | 4:00 p.m.
Flight Deck Brewing, 11 Atlantic Ave., Brunswick

*No RSVP needed, just show up between 4 and 6pm!🐻

Join us at Flight Deck Brewing for Black Bears and Draft Beers! Reconnect with old friends, meet new Black Bears in the area, and raise a stein to our UMain ...

09/14/2026

Homecoming 2026 Is Just Around the Corner!
Reconnect with friends, revisit campus and make new memories during Homecoming weekend, October 23–25!
🏈 Discounted football tickets and tailgating
⚽ Women's Soccer
🎉Reunion events, campus tours & more!
👕 Homecoming T-shirts for just $5 in your size (shirts must be picked up)
* Last chance to reserve a Homecoming t-shirt is Monday, September 21st by 4pm!
https://www.umainehomecoming.com

09/11/2026

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/08/2026

In recognition of National Hazing Awareness Week, UMaine will host screenings of 4000 Days, an award-winning documentary highlighting the fight for safer campuses and the advocacy that helped lead to the passage of the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act.
📅 September 22 or 23 at 6 p.m.
📍 DPC 100, University of Maine
🎟️ Free and open to the community
The DeVercelly family and filmmaker Daniel Catullo will be at the event, along with Dr. Elizabeth Allan leading a Q&A following the screening.
Learn more and view the trailer: https://stophazing.org/resources/4000-days-film-screenings/