The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation supports aspiring engineers studying at the University of Maine who are interested in pursuing careers in the paper industry.
Through financial assistance, networking opportunities, and expert guidance and support throughout their academic careers, each student graduates with a competitive advantage—and a job.
The pulp and paper industry is vital for the state of Maine, remaining one of the state’s biggest industries and employers.
The Pulp and Paper Foundation relies on the generosity of our donors to continue to support aspiring engineering students in becoming the next great leaders in the pulp and paper industry.
The paper industry is booming and looking for the next great leaders in engineering.
We’re here to make pursuing an engineering career in the paper industry more accessible for students by covering the cost of college tuition.
We are a unique partnership between industry, students, donors and the University of Maine.
Celebrating a Bright Future: Congratulations 2024 Graduates
Let’s hear it for the graduating Class of 2024! *enthusiastic round of applause* For us at the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation, this time of year is bittersweet, but mostly just sweet. We’ve watched these graduates grow for four years—some even since...
Celebrating Earth Day: Sustainable Practices in the Pulp and Paper Industry
As champions and advocates of the pulp and paper industry, we have a unique and deep appreciation for our planet and the resources it gifts to us. Naturally, Earth Day is a big deal. The pulp and paper industry intimately and innately understands the importance of...
Chatting With: A Chemical Engineering Senior
We could talk about our students’ experience in our program all day (and we often do), but today we handed the mic over to a student to share for herself! We sat down with Caroline Hammond, a high-achieving senior and an avid lover of the outdoors, to tell us about...
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