Maine Business School

10/19/2026

A BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors, employers, and students who made our Career and Internship Fair!

From connecting with industry professionals to exploring internship opportunities and planning for the future, our Internship & Career Fair was all about making connections and opening doors! 🤝💼

10/19/2026

Despite a challenging job market, Business Black Bears are finding success after graduation. In fact, 97% of the class of 2025 are either employed full time, furthering their education, or serving in the military within 6 months of graduation. 🎓

Learn more about our undergraduate programs and upcoming opportunities to visit us at umaine.edu/business.

GO BLUE 💙

10/16/2026

Dr. Pank Agrrawal has published a new article in The Conversation US examining whether rising Social Security benefits will be enough to keep pace with increasing health care costs.

The piece explores the financial pressures facing retirees as health care expenses continue to climb. Read his article here:

Some advocates for older Americans want the government to change the index used for this adjustment to one more tailored to their spending patterns.

10/15/2026

Join us in CHICAGO!

Enjoy an evening of conversation and connection with Maine Business School Executive Dean Jason Harkins and fellow University of Maine alumni. Learn what's new on campus and reconnect with your Black Bear community in Chicago!

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Franklin Tap
325 S Franklin Street
Chicago, IL

Please RSVP here: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofMaineFoundation/events/meet-the-dean-happy-hour-in-chicago

10/09/2026

🍽️ Ever wonder what you're actually supposed to do at a business dinner?

Which fork do you use? How do you introduce yourself? What do you talk about with someone you’ve never met? And how do you make networking feel a little less awkward?

MBS students got to practice all of it at Doing Business at Dinner!

Students spent the evening networking with professionals from event sponsors Cross Insurance Agency and Enterprise Mobility, then sat down for a three-course dinner with MBS faculty and staff. With guidance from Jean Papalia of A+ Etiquette, they practiced handshakes, conversation, dining etiquette, and all those little details that can make a professional setting feel a lot more comfortable.

Because you shouldn't have to figure this stuff out for the first time at an internship interview, networking event, or business dinner. Practice now. Confidence later. 💼

Photos by Andie Lovejoy

10/07/2026

Fox Bangor featured Dr. Pankaj Agrrawal, MBS Professor of Finance, in a segment on the upcoming Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and whether it will keep pace with retirees’ expenses.

Watch here:

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10/05/2026

🚪 Sometimes you just have to walk through the door.

For Marketing major Andie Lovejoy, that meant taking a chance on an internship she wasn’t sure she was ready for—and discovering just how much she could do.

This summer, Andie worked as a Business Management Intern at VIA, an employee-owned advertising agency in Portland, Maine. She worked across multiple projects, collaborated with creative teams and executives, communicated directly with clients, and helped lead an intern project for a nonprofit.

One of her biggest takeaways? Leadership doesn’t always mean having all the answers. Sometimes it means helping your team find theirs.

Andie returned to MBS with new skills, more confidence, and professional connections she’ll carry into her final year at UMaine.

Her advice to other students? Apply—even when you doubt yourself. You might be surprised where that “yes” takes you. 💙

10/05/2026

IVAN MANEV: INTRO TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Business doesn’t stop at the border.

What happens when a company expands into a new country? How do culture and politics influence business decisions? Why do trade wars matter to American companies? And how can a company navigate completely different laws, currencies, and markets?

In MGT 343: Introduction to International Business, you’ll explore the forces shaping business around the world—and how they affect companies right here at home.
You’ll dig into topics like:
🌎 Global markets & economic development
💶 oreign currencies & international finance
🤝 International trade & market entry
⚖️ Government, laws & regulation
💡 Culture & business decision-making
🌱 Ethics, sustainability & corporate responsibility
📈 Global business strategy

And you won’t just learn from a textbook. Throughout the course, you’ll examine real-world companies and current events—from Tesla’s expansion in Shanghai to Starbucks entering the Italian market to the economic impact of U.S. trade tensions.

Because understanding business today means understanding the world around it.

10/02/2026

Our MBS Internship & Career Fair is next week -- and we're excited to welcome 24 employers to the Donald P. Corbett Business Building!

On October 7, from 1-4 pm, students will be able to network with companies offering internship and early career opportunities. This high-energy event is supported by Bangor Savings Bank and Enterprise.

While this event is hosted by MBS, it's open to all UMaine students! We hope to see you there!

10/01/2026

84 students + 12 faculty and staff = an amazing event!

We all learned something at Doing Business at Dinner.

How to give a firm handshake.
How not to hold a fork.
The importance of a first impression.

Thank you to Jean at A+ Etiquette for helping us have fun, make mistakes, and practice new skills surrounded by friends.

This event was generously supported by Enterprise and Cross Insurance Agency