UMaine Hockey Faces Boston College in Playoff Clash The University of Maine Black Bears will face off against the Boston College Eagles in a Hockey East playoff quarterfinal matchup on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. The game, set for 7 p.m. at the Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, will determine which team advances to the conference semifinals at the TD Garden in Boston next weekend. Boston College, ranked No. 4 in the Hockey East tournament, hosts UMaine, the No. 5 seed, in a high-stakes contest. The winner will secure a spot in the semifinals, while the loser will be eliminated from playoff contention. The game will be broadcast on NESN and streamed on ESPN+, which requires a subscription, as well as other paid platforms like Fubo. UMaine enters the matchup with an overall record of 18-13-3 and has posted a strong performance in its last six games, going 4-1-1. The Black Bears will look to build on their recent success against Boston College, having split a regular-season series in November. The Eagles claimed the first game 7-3, but UMaine responded with a 3-0 victory the following night. Boston College, meanwhile, carries a 19-14-1 record into the playoffs but has struggled in recent games, losing four consecutive contests. The team’s ability to rebound from its losing streak will be critical in Friday’s showdown. Both squads will need to capitalize on their strengths and address weaknesses to secure a playoff berth. The game promises to be a pivotal moment for both programs, with the outcome shaping their postseason prospects. Fans across the Hockey East conference will be watching closely as the Black Bears and Eagles battle for a chance to advance to the semifinals.#eagles #boston_college #university_of_maine #black_bears #conte_forum
University of Maine to Eliminate Spanish Master’s Degree, Suspend Medical Lab Sciences Program The University of Maine has voted to eliminate its master’s degree in teaching Spanish and suspend its bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory sciences, citing low enrollment and lack of student interest. The decision, approved by the Faculty Senate at the Orono campus, follows similar program changes at other campuses within the University of Maine System this fiscal year. The changes are part of a broader budgeting process aimed at addressing an $18 million shortfall projected for the next fiscal year, which includes laying off fewer than 10 staff members and increasing state funding by $2.3 million. The Faculty Senate voted to eliminate the master of arts in teaching Spanish, the only Spanish master’s degree offered by the University of Maine System, due to historically low enrollment. Over the past five years, enrollment for the program ranged from zero to just three students annually. Faculty members noted that the program did not provide a pathway for students to obtain a teaching license for K-12 schools, which is typically a feature of master’s degrees in education. While the Spanish master’s program is being eliminated, students can still pursue Spanish at the undergraduate level, with enrollment in the Spanish minor and major remaining stable. The medical laboratory sciences bachelor’s degree will be suspended for three years, pending a review of its future status. The program has not enrolled students for several years, according to Mary Jean Sedlock, a faculty senate member and co-chair of the Program Creation and Reorganization Review Committee. After the suspension period, the program will be reassessed for possible elimination.#university_of_maine #faculty_senate #orono #university_of_maine_system #mary_jean_sedlock
