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ELON, N.C. – As Elon embarks upon its membership in the Colonial Athletic Association and CAA Football, we will be posting a series of profiles on all of the CAA's current members – both full and associate – in sports in which Elon competes. These profiles will be posted each Monday, Wednesday and Friday through August 8. 

Today's profile is of football-only member University of Maine.

 

University of Maine Nickname Black Bears Location Orono, Maine Founded 1865 Enrollment 11,247 President Paul Ferguson Athletic Director Karlton Creech Colors Navy Blue, Sky Blue & White CAA Member Since 1947 Athletic Web Page goblackbears.com Distance From Elon 972 miles

Located in the town of Orono along the banks of the Stillwater River, the University of Maine offers a strong traditional education at an affordable price. The state's land-grant university and the flagship institution in the University of Maine System, UMaine is one of New England's premier universities. 
 
UMaine helps students create success stories—with a wide variety of programs and opportunities—and does so with world-class faculty members, nationally recognized research; first-rate facilities; a friendly, safe atmosphere; and easy access to some of the best year-round recreation sites in the nation.
 
The University of Maine was established as the Maine College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts under the provisions of the Morrill Act, approved by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862. In 1897 the original name changed to the University of Maine. The institution opened September 21, 1868 with 12 students and two faculty members.