About us
What is the University of Maine System?
The University of Maine System is the state’s leader in higher education, providing affordable, world-class learning opportunities, investing in groundbreaking research, and driving Maine’s economy. Maine’s Public Universities are building talent, changing lives, and solving problems with new solutions—locally, nationally, and globally.
What are Maine’s Public Universities?
Seven distinct universities and a premier law school provide quality, affordable higher education to 25,000 students across the state. With multiple locations, and robust online programs, you can take classes and earn your degree no matter where you live.
What is unified accreditation?
The University of Maine System was the first in the nation to accredit its institutions jointly by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). This encourages resource sharing, reduces internal competition, creates a more sustainable infrastructure, improves student access to courses and programs regardless of enrollment location, and allows the University of Maine System to better support the individual goals and missions of Maine’s Public Universities.
Administration
Our Leaders
Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy
Vice Chancellor Jeffrey St. John,
Academic and Student Affairs
Vice Chancellor Ryan Low,
Finance and Strategic AI Integration
Vice Chancellor and President Joan Ferrini-Mundy,
Research and Innovation
Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff Carolyn Dorsey,
Strategic Initiatives
University presidents
Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy, President of University of Maine & University of Maine at Machias
Dr. Jenifer Cushman, President of University of Maine at Augusta
Dr. Joseph McDonnell, President of University of Maine at Farmington
Dr. Deborah Hedeen, President of University of Maine at Fort Kent
Dr. Raymond Rice, President of University of Maine at Presque Isle
Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, President of University of Southern Maine
Leigh Saufley, J.D., President of University of Maine School of Law
