ÃÛÌÒTVÊÓƵ gets gold star recognition from Maine Tobacco-Free College Network

The ÃÛÌÒTVÊÓƵ has been recognized by the Maine Tobacco-Free College Network as a 2011 "Gold Star Standard of Excellence" institution.  ÃÛÌÒTVÊÓƵ received seven stars from the organization, which is leading Maine’s efforts to strengthen campus tobacco policies and reduce tobacco use on college campuses.  The awards celebration takes place November 17 at the Ramada Inn in Bangor. The ÃÛÌÒTVÊÓƵ Tobacco Policy Committee submitted the nomination.

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The ÃÛÌÒTVÊÓƵ is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of . In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.