THOR Institute Vacationland Course: Winter Recreation & Hospitality Business in Northern Maine Winter 2026, University of Maine at Fort Kent Students from across the University of Maine System had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a true winter experience at … Read More
The THOR Institute is thrilled to announce an exciting new student fellowship opportunity, in partnership with the Arctic Education Alliance, for Spring/Summer 2026 only! This is an experience that will be like no other! The deadline to apply is Friday, February … Read More
The THOR Institute hosted a fantastic cohort of THOR Student Fellows in Fall 2025, with unique and creative community-based projects supporting local efforts in and around Maine. Several of these Student Fellows partnered with local community-based organizations to bolster their … Read More
It’s been a busy year for the THOR Institute! The THOR Institute strives to expand its outreach with community engagement and professional development opportunities within and beyond the state of Maine. We’ve had a busy year in 2025 with conferences, … Read More
The Tourism, Hospitality, and Outdoor Recreation (THOR) Institute in the University of Maine System has been awarded a grant to provide new outdoor gear for both student and public use at the Maine Bound Adventure Center (MBAC). Grant funding will … Read More
Check out this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the amazing ecotourism destination of Costa Rica – while discovering the true meaning of “pura vida!” Students will learn about sustainable nature-based tourism in the Talamanca and Caribbean regions by exploring … Read More
The THOR Institute is excited to announce our upcoming Vacationland Course – Winter Recreation & Hospitality Business (BUS 340: Special Topics in Business) in Northern Maine! This immersive, place-based course will be hosted by the University of Maine at Fort … Read More
The THOR Institute is excited to announce that we are now the home of the new website for the Arctic Education Alliance (AEA), a collaboration between Greenlandic and U.S. higher education institutions that was launched by the U.S. Department of … Read More
The THOR Institute is excited to announce new opportunities for students to deepen and broaden their experiences and interests this semester! We hope this academic year brings exciting new challenges to conquer as you embark on this next chapter of … Read More
The THOR Institute is thrilled to release its 2025 Annual Report as a means of showcasing some of the great work being done in and around the state of Maine as we collaborate with community and industry partners to enhance … Read More