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
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 … Read More
Recently, a group of University of Maine faculty and staff teamed up with industry stakeholders in the outdoor recreation sector to create the Maine Outdoor Economy Roadmap, laying the groundwork for growing and diversifying the state’s great outdoors over the … Read More
The THOR Institute is excited to offer TAH 399: Best Practices in Sustainable Tourism Management as our newest Vacationland course at the University of Southern Maine! Students from across the University of Maine System are invited to join us for … Read More
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 … Read More
REC/BUS 386: Special Topics in Business – Winter at UMPI (University of Maine at Presque Isle) January 6 – 10, 2025 Go on a winter adventure in Northern Maine! Experience ice fishing in a wildlife wintersanctuary, explore miles of Nordic … Read More
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 … Read More
Students who participated in our latest Vacationland course at the University of Maine at Machias had the opportunity to immerse themselves in their surroundings like never before with sea kayaking excursions and more (including an overnight camping trip)! As you … Read More
The THOR Institute was thrilled to welcome students from across the University of Maine System to Southern Maine for the latest Vacationland course: Best Practices in Sustainable Tourism Management – Maine and Greenland. Vacationland students came together with place-based experiential … Read More