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If passed by the full Congress and signed by the President, the FY23 federal budget will provide $53.3 million to the System in one-time funding to advance key university workforce development and innovation projects, many of them led by the R1 University of Maine, to address state needs Orono, Maine… Read More about University of Maine System leaders applaud advancement of FY23 appropriations for critical projects championed by Maine’s congressional delegation

Belfast, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) Board of Trustees approved extending Chancellor Dannel Malloy’s contract by one year, from July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023, during its regular meeting July 11 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast.  Malloy, a former prosecutor, lawyer, mayor and two-term… Read More about University of Maine System Board of Trustees extends Chancellor Dannel Malloy’s contract by one year

The Chair of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees Trish Riley and Chancellor Dannel Malloy jointly released the statements below following the Board’s unanimous decision to extend the Chancellor’s contract by one year, with some conditions, including those related to improved communications and financial stability. The Chancellor has… Read More about UMS Trustee Chair, Chancellor release statements following one-year contract extension

Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) has announced its COVID-19 vaccine requirements for students for the fall 2022 semester. To study or participate in any in-person activities at Maine’s public universities, students must be fully vaccinated — receive all primary doses in a two-dose vaccine or complete… Read More about University of Maine System announces COVID-19 vaccine requirements for students for the fall 2022 semester

Portland, Maine — Robert Placido, vice chancellor of academic affairs for the University of Maine System, received the Maine Military and Community Network’s (MMCN) Coin of Excellence during its 10th annual conference on Thursday, June 16. This coin recognizes individuals and organizations that provide the MMCN with substantial support. Amy… Read More about Robert Placido receives Maine Honorable Service Coin for military service

Portland, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year (FY) 2023 operating budget Monday during its regular, two-day meeting at the University of Southern Maine (USM) Portland Campus. The $616.7 million FY23 operating budget, which also includes the budgets for the individual universities… Read More about University of Maine System Board approves Fiscal Year 2023 System budget

Portland, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) Board of Trustees announced today that UMS Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy and Trustee and University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) Presidential Search Committee Chair Sven P. Bartholomew have accepted Dr. Michael Laliberte’s voluntary withdrawal from his contract to be the next… Read More about University of Maine System accepts withdrawal of incoming University of Maine at Augusta President, plans new presidential search

After collaborative discussions and by mutual agreement, Dr. Michael Laliberte, the University of Maine System (UMS), and the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) reached the decision that it is in the best interests of all parties that Dr. Laliberte voluntarily withdraw from his current contract to be the next… Read More about Joint statement by Dr. Michael Laliberte, University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy, and University of Maine System Trustee Sven Bartholomew

Orono, Maine — The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded the University of Maine System (UMS) nearly $1 million to build new cyberinfrastructure that will expand the state’s access to scientific data, expertise and learning opportunities across New England and beyond. The equipment funded by the $976,496 NSF award will create… Read More about NSF awards nearly million for System to build cyberinfrastructure that will expand Maine’s access to new research, learning opportunities

I take seriously the University of Maine at Farmington Faculty Senate’s vote today. I understand that they are reacting to very difficult decisions and challenges facing UMF. My promise is to continue to work with the faculty, staff, campus leadership and — most importantly — students to protect the unique… Read More about University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy’s statement regarding University of Maine at Farmington Faculty Senate no-confidence vote