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Dr. Brien Walton December 11, 2020

White House Council and HUD Invite Husson University Assistant Professor to Speak at Opportunity Zone Webinar Series

The White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently invited Dr. Brien Walton, the director of the Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business and assistant professor of entrepreneurship at Husson University’s College of Business, to speak during the capstone portion of their upcoming Opportunity Zone webinar series called, “Bolstering Growth in Opportunity Zones: Leveraging Public and Private Resources.” 

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retirees plant a tree on the campus of Husson University
May 12, 2021

Husson University to Honor Retirees During Eighth Annual Tree Planting Ceremony

Husson University announced today that it will be honoring recent retirees with a tree planting ceremony on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 2 p.m. on its Bangor campus. The tree will be planted in recognition of six individuals whose efforts helped make this remarkable institution of higher learning a success.

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May 5, 2021

Husson University Names Their 2021 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

Husson University announced today that three Maine residents have been named this year’s valedictorians. Christine E. Bratcher, Natalie C. Rickards and Ariana K. Wortman all completed their degrees with a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA).

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Apr 22, 2021

World Premiere of Darkness Flows Thicker than Blood at the Gracie Black Box Theatre

Husson University Theatre (HUT), the educational institution’s official student theatre club, will be performing “Darkness Flows Thicker than Blood,” an original work written by budding playwright and Husson junior, Sommer Thompson.

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Apr 22, 2021

Safe Driving Fair Shows Husson Students the Problems with Driving Under the Influence

In an effort to address this important public health issue, Husson is holding a Safe Driving Fair on Friday, April 23, 2021, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in Parking Lot #8A on the University’s Bangor Campus. COVID-19 protocols designed to protect the health of the Husson campus community will limit participation in this event to University students, faculty, and staff. Members of the public will not be able to attend. Event to include interactive education, a drunk-driving simulation, and more

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A student uses an extended reality headset to view a program created through VR software
Apr 21, 2021

New Degree at Husson University will Prepare Students for Careers as Extended Reality Professionals

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.

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Apr 14, 2021

“Tom” Sawyer to Receive Honorary Degree from Husson University

Husson University pays special tribute to Waldron “Tom” Sawyer, Jr., by awarding him an honorary doctorate of business administration. Sawyer first joined the Husson Board of Trustees in 1987 and has been an active contributor to the success of the University ever since. In addition to recognizing Sawyer’s dedication to entrepreneurship and philanthropy, this honorary degree pays tribute to Sawyer’s 34 years of service to the University.

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