Campus Currents: Robert Kennedy
Robert A. Kennedy has served as UMaine's 18th president since April, 2005. He originally served as vice president for academic affairs and provost in 2000 before serving as interim president.
Kennedy is from Minnesota where he attended University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He has a Ph.D. in botany from the University of California, Berkeley and has served as a faculty member or administrator for University of Iowa, Washington State University, The Ohio State University, the University of Maryland and Texas A&M University.
In 2009, Kennedy was a finalist for the position of president at Kansas State University but withdrew his name from consideration before a decision was made.
Articles about Robert Kennedy:
Monday, April 6th, 2009, 12:00 amEnergy team taps Kennedy
By Jeffrey Hake
The University of Maine’s leadership in energy research will find new volume to its voice as President Robert Kennedy was appointed to be one of 15 leaders of public and land grant universities around the country to join a National Energy Initiative Advisory Committee.
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, 12:00 amPresident details cuts at UMaine
By Heather Steeves
Tuition hikes, layoffs, budget gaps, investment losses and the stimulus package were all discussed in two numeral-filled budget presentations.
The University of Maine’s Vice President for Administration and Finance Janet Waldron and President Robert Kennedy gave two budget meetings detailing where the $8.
Thursday, February 26th, 2009, 12:00 amPresident Kennedy addresses Student Senate
By Mary Emmi
University of Maine President Robert Kennedy spoke to the General Student Senate at the Feb. 24 meeting. Kennedy discussed several topics including the chancellor’s Task Force, the Tobacco Free Campus Committee, renovations for academic buildings and the future of the university.
Thursday, February 12th, 2009, 12:00 amUniversity president chooses to stay at UM
By Dylan Riley
University of Maine President Robert Kennedy chose to remain in his position instead of pursuing a possible career as president of Kansas State University.
Kansas State had not made a choice between Kennedy and its other presidential candidate, Kirk H. Schulz.
Monday, February 9th, 2009, 12:00 amUniversity of Maine’s President Kennedy stays
By Dylan Riley
University of Maine President Robert Kennedy chose to remain in his position, instead of pursuing a possible career as president of Kansas State University.
Kansas State had not made a choice between Kennedy and its other presidential candidate, Dr. Kirk H.
Monday, January 26th, 2009, 12:00 amUM president considers KSU
By Dylan Riley
Dr. Robert Kennedy, president of the University of Maine, is one of three finalists contending to head Kansas State University after its president decided to retire last year. It is unknown whether Kennedy will accept the position if he is chosen as the final candidate.
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009, 12:00 amUMaine’s President Kennedy may consider employment at Kansas State University
By Heather Steeves
President Kennedy may leave the University of Maine.
Monday, November 17th, 2008, 12:00 am$150 million University fundraising campaign may surpass goal
By Nick McCrea
Despite recent economic downturns and significant cuts to the University of Maine’s budget, UMaine officials remain confident they will be able to reach their goal of raising $150 million in a six-year span – an effort UMaine President Robert Kennedy named “Campaign Maine.
Monday, November 3rd, 2008, 12:00 amReflective space dedicated to honor, celebrate MLK
By William P. Davis
The Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King plaza opened Friday afternoon with an unveiling ceremony. Speakers included Doug Allen, professor of philosophy, University of Maine President Robert Kennedy and Joe Perry, president of the NAACP’s Bangor area chapter.
Thursday, September 18th, 2008, 12:00 amKennedy won’t sign alcohol initiative
By Sara Breau
Imagine if on the same day you became old enough to vote, get drafted, buy lottery tickets and legally purchase tobacco and pornography, you were also considered old enough to go to your favorite restaurant and order a drink to celebrate these newfound freedoms with your friends.
