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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 Publishes “Grant’s 12 Laws of Human Motivation”

Published on: November 14, 2018

Husson University announced today that it has published a new, groundbreaking book on human motivation written by Dr. Phil Grant, professor emeritus. Grant has discovered some basic “laws” of human behavior, previously unidentified by the scientific community.

President of Husson University Dr Robert Clark poses with Executive Director of Communications, Eric Gordon

Boy Scouts Honor Dr. Robert A. Clark and Husson University

Published on: November 13, 2018

The Boy Scouts of America - Katahdin Area Council recently presented Dr. Robert A. Clark and Husson University with their Distinguished Citizen Award at their annual dinner at the Anah Shrine in Bangor. The Distinguished Citizen Award is presented to individuals or institutions who have exemplified themselves in outstanding professional accomplishment, and are recognized by their peers as having achieved an exceptional level of leadership and success in their chosen profession. Honorees exemplify the ideals of Scout Oath and Law.

Veterans Day Events at Husson University Honor Those Who Served

Published on: November 8, 2018

Two days of events include a lecture on leadership by a retired Navy SEAL, a roll call for the fallen, and a veterans appreciation dinner.

Michael Hawley sits at a piano during a performance

Concert and Lecture at Gracie Theatre Celebrates Bernstein, Bach and Chopin

Published on: October 26, 2018

The Gracie Theatre will kick off its classical season on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. with a unique concert by Boston-based artist Michael Hawley. Hawley, a pianist, educator, computer scientist, and photographer, will celebrate the music of Bernstein, Bach, Chopin and others as part of a piano performance and lecture.

Creepin’ It Real: Husson University’s New England School of Communications to Broadcast Edgar Allan Poe’s “A Predicament”

Published on: October 24, 2018

Each year, Husson University’s New England School of Communications (NESCom) celebrates Halloween with a live radio broadcast of a classic Edgar Alan Poe story. This year is no exception as the University presents Edgar Alan Poe’s “A Predicament” on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Gracie Black Box Theatre.

Former Elite Navy SEAL Captain to Discuss Reclaiming Humility in Leadership During Age of Arrogance

Published on: October 24, 2018

Husson University announced today that its College of Business will be hosting a special lecture on November 8, 2018 from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Gracie Theatre in honor of Veterans Day. Presented by Captain John Havlik, a former elite Navy SEAL Captain, world-class athlete and co-author of “The Leadership Killer,” the lecture will focus on “Leadership Essentials: What You Have To Get Right, So Things Don’t Go Wrong.”