Month: January 2025

Maine funds R&D activities at its public universities through the Maine Economic Improvement Fund, which in FY24 delivered a more than 6:1 direct rate of return, supported more than 1,400 student researchers and helped hundreds of small businesses innovate new products and improve productivity PORTLAND, Maine — State-funded University of… Read More about State-funded University of Maine System research and development generates record rate of return

AUGUSTA, Maine — Leaders of the University of Maine System (UMS), the Maine Community College System (MCCS) and Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) are praising the commitment to public higher education in the biennial budget proposal released by Gov. Janet Mills today (External Site).  Together, UMS, MCCS and MMA enroll 46,695 students and… Read More about Joint statement from Maine public higher education leaders on Gov. Mills’ budget proposal

PORTLAND, Maine — The Board of Trustees for the University of Maine System (UMS) will meet in Portland on Monday, Jan. 13 to advance partnerships and programming responsive to the needs of the state.  The Trustees’ regular public meeting will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. in the… Read More about University of Maine System Board of Trustees to meet in Portland on Jan. 13