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Exterior drawing of proposed College of Business Building

Husson Receives Largest Gift in University’s History Published on: April 7, 2017

Husson University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the community filled the Gracie Theatre today to celebrate the generosity of the Harold Alfond Foundation. The event featured tributes delivered by U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Husson President Dr. Robert A. Clark and Greg Powell, Chairman of the Harold Alfond Foundation as they announced the Foundation’s $4 million matching gift toward the construction of a new College of Business building on Husson University’s Bangor campus.

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Husson University’s 2019 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Show that Hard Work Pays Off

Published on: May 9, 2019

Becoming a Husson University valedictorian or salutatorian is no easy task. It requires hard work, grit, perseverance and a willingness to consistently seek a standard of excellence. This year’s valedictorian and salutatorian are shining examples of college students can remake themselves and how Husson University transforms students’ lives.

Graduate students being hooded during commencement exercises

Hooding Ceremony Honors Graduate Students at Husson University

Published on: May 7, 2019

A ceremony recognizing the next generation of professionals who completed their master’s and doctoral degree studies at Husson University will take place at the Newman Gymnasium in Bangor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019. Twelve-hundred people are expected to attend a ceremony celebrating the 364 graduate degrees earned by students this year. This includes 78 doctoral degrees and 286 master’s degrees.

New graduates attend the nurses pinning ceremony

Husson University Pinning Ceremony Welcomes New Nurses into the Profession

Published on: May 7, 2019

Husson University’s School of Nursing announced today that they will be holding a pinning ceremony honoring the graduates of their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs. The ceremony will take place on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Husson’s Newman Gymnasium in Bangor.

Husson University to Honor Retirees During Sixth Annual Tree Planting Ceremony

Published on: May 3, 2019

Husson University announced today that it would be honoring recent retirees with a tree planting ceremony on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 3 p.m. on its Bangor campus. The tree will be planted in recognition of three individuals with more than 10 years of service who helped make this remarkable institution of higher learning a success.

Diplomas are ready to be handed out at commencement exercises

Dedicated Educator and Insurance CEO to Receive Honorary Degrees from Husson

Published on: April 30, 2019

As part of its 120th Annual Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine, Husson University will confer honorary doctorates on two leaders who have distinguished themselves in education and financial services.

Trio to Perform Experimental and Electronic Music at Husson University

Published on: April 24, 2019

Husson University’s College of Science and Humanities will be sponsoring a performance of experimental and electronic music on Thursday, April 25, 5:30 p.m. in Peabody Hall’s Kominsky Auditorium on the university’s Bangor campus. The performance is free and open to the public.