Shaping the future of higher education in Maine.
A vibrant partnership between University of Maine System (UMS) universities, UMS TRANSFORMS is…
Mission
Through four key initiatives, UMS TRANSFORMS is advancing educational attainment, workforce development, innovation, and R&D for the state of Maine. We believe that education is our highest and best hope to change lives, drive economic prosperity, and shape a better, more inclusive future for the people of Maine.
Student Success & Retention
Student Success & Retention efforts are redesigning the college learning experience to engage students with the educational access, flexibility, support, and relevance they need to succeed through graduation and into meaningful careers.
Maine College of Engineering and Computing
The Maine College of Engineering and Computing is expanding educational opportunities system-wide in emerging fields such as AI, renewable energy, advanced materials, and biomedical engineering, and improving R&D for Maine-based industries.
Maine Center
The Maine Center is a vibrant interdisciplinary center for graduate students, professionals, and innovators located in Maine’s economic and commercial center.
UMaine Athletics
As the state’s only Division I program, UMaine Athletics is boldly reshaping UMaine infrastructure with best-in-class facilities and convening venues at the state’s flagship university.
Harold Alfond Foundation
The Harold Alfond Foundation’s visionary philanthropy has positioned the University of Maine System to respond positively and with optimism for the future. It is enabling Maine’s Public Universities to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of higher education by giving us the opportunity to explore new paths to delivering high-quality, student-focused, career-relevant education that is designed to give all learners the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to succeed and prosper. UMS TRANSFORMS honors Harold Alfond’s legacy to build a brighter future for Maine and its people, and to go Beyond what is to what can be.
A historic commitment to the University of Maine System
Fall 2023 first-year students participated in Research Learning Experiences (RLEs)
A landmark investment in the state’s only DI Athletics program
UMS TRANSFORMS News
October 27, 2025
UMaine builds sensor that can withstand the next generation of nuclear reactors
