April 30, 2025 The University of Maine will confer an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters to George H. Denton, a multi-generational leader in glacial research and climate science education, during its morning undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 11.  “No one is more deserving of this year’s honorary doctorate than our very own George Denton. He read more Renowned climate scientist George H. Denton to receive UMaine honorary degree