Month: November 2024

Elise Baldacci, Philip Hussey and student William Kemler join the Board, while Owen McCarthy is reappointed for a five-year term ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) Board of Trustees has welcomed three new members. Elise Baldacci, Philip Hussey and William Kemler were nominated by Gov. Janet Mills,… Read More about University of Maine System welcomes new trustees

The new degree offerings advance the System’s goal of doubling its output of engineering and computing graduates  ORONO, Maine — Consistent with a commitment to grow Maine’s engineering and computing workforce and overall economy, University of Maine System (UMS) Trustees approved two new degree programs today. At their regular meeting… Read More about University of Maine System Board of Trustees approve new computing programs in support of state workforce needs

Waldo Community Action Partners plans to maintain critical internet connectivity infrastructure and pay $3.06 million for the property, which is above both the appraised value and the offers from the two other respondents ORONO, Maine — A Waldo County nonprofit received the highest score among three proposals to purchase the… Read More about University of Maine selects buyer for the Hutchinson Center in Belfast

Maine’s public universities are experiencing their highest enrollment in three years, in part because efforts to improve student retention are bringing a greater percentage of undergraduates back this fall than ever before  ORONO, Maine — Innovations in supporting student success have resulted in a record return rate to the University… Read More about University of Maine System student return rate hits historic high