Mary Cathcart will receive an honorary UMaine degree

Mary Cathcart, senior policy associate at the MCS Policy Center since 2004, will receive an honorary UMaine degree at this year’s commencement on May 12. Cathcart is the founder of the Maine NEW (National Education for Women) Leadership program which is in its tenth year. She previously served four terms in the Maine Legislature and has been a leader in the promotion of women’s participation in the political system throughout her career. Cathcart will be retiring from UMaine this month.

Read the article, “Cathcart to receive honorary degree at UMaine’s 216th Commencement” in the UMaine News.