ORONO, Maine, June 30 -- University of Maine issued the following news release:
University of Maine rising senior and Maine Top Scholar Autumn Perley has been named a 2026 Goldwater Scholar, one of the nation's most prestigious honors for college students preparing for careers in science, engineering and mathematics.
Perley, a microbiology and molecular and biomedical sciences major, is among 454 students selected nationwide for her exceptional potential as a biomedical researcher. She is the eighth UMaine student to earn the award since 2019 and one of two recipients from Maine this year.
Administered by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, the scholarship provides awards of up to $7,500 annually to ju...