Danielle Ripich, the president of the University of New England, will receive an award from the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, recognizing her for 10 years of leadership and contributions to the local economy.
Ripich, who announced she is retiring this year, will receive the Robert R. Masterson Economic Growth Award at the chamber’s annual meeting. During her tenure, enrollment at the university increased from 4,000 to more than 10,000 students and generated an economic impact of more than $1 billion in 2016, according to a release from UNE. The college added new programs to produce dentists, pharmacists, as well as other health professionals, and built a marine sciences program under her leadership. The college launched a study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and acquired an Atlantic island to serve as a field station for its marine science students.
“Leadership is all about having a vision and finding a way to make that vision a reality,” said Chris Hall, Portland chamber CEO, in the release. “Danielle Ripich embodies the best qualities of leadership, and her vision, implemented by her great team at UNE, has brought our region remarkable benefits. Great jobs, exciting new opportunities and the highest quality educational experiences only begin to describe what President Ripich’s leadership has meant to our community.”
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