Husson University News Releases

Husson University Names Amanda Nelson '97 as Next Athletic Director

Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Bangor, Maine--(Newsfile Corp. - May 20, 2025) - Husson University's next athletic director already knows what it's like to step into Newman Gymnasium on game day.That's because Amanda Nelson, class of 1997, was a star athlete for Husson while studying toward her bachelor of science degree in business teacher education. A standout on both the basketball court and softball field, she was inducted into the Husson Hall of Fame in 2017. In her four years at Husson, Nelson helped capture two...

Husson University Announces Largest Ever Single Donor Gift

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

The alumnus estate gift of $2.18 million will support Husson Athletics, scholarships and more Bangor, Maine--(Newsfile Corp. - October 25, 2024) - Husson University has received a $2.18 million gift from an alumnus, the largest individual gift in university history.Bob O'Keefe, Class of 1967, is making the donation on behalf of himself and his late wife, Fran, who have been supporters of Husson for more than two decades, starting with helping create the softball field. Last year, in 2023, The...