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2025 Vacationland Conference at the University of Maine
The THOR Institute was thrilled to host the 2025 Vacationland Conference at the University of Maine in Orono on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. With nearly 100 participants, this event was a fantastic opportunity to come together to explore the future of Maine-based career paths in tourism, hospitality, and outdoor recreation… Read More about 2025 Vacationland Conference at the University of Maine
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Newest Vacationland Course: Winter Immersion in Northern Maine
Students from across the University of Maine System recently came together in Northern Maine to immerse themselves in winter adventures in our latest Vacationland course! This experiential, place-based course provided students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in their natural surroundings in and around Presque Isle while learning about the… Read More about Newest Vacationland Course: Winter Immersion in Northern Maine
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NEW THOR Minor: Spring 2025 Scholarship Opportunity
Don’t miss this opportunity to climb higher heights by enrolling as a THOR minor today! The first 25 students to enroll in the new THOR minor at any of Maine’s public universities will receive a $1000 scholarship. This opportunity is available for Spring 2025 only. For more information, fill out… Read More about NEW THOR Minor: Spring 2025 Scholarship Opportunity
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THOR Institute Launches Vacationland Courses
The THOR (Tourism, Hospitality & Outdoor Recreation) Institute hosted its first Vacationland course in early January at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, where students had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of winter recreation, hospitality, and business in Northern Maine. Read More about THOR Institute Launches Vacationland Courses
