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Using one-time Congressionally Directed Spending secured by U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King, the University of Maine at Presque Isle plans to build out an allied dental classroom and clinic so the University of Maine at Augusta can deliver in-demand allied dental health education and community care in northern Maine PRESQUE… Read More about University of Maine System Trustees give initial approval to Aroostook County allied dental education program, community clinic

Waldo Community Action Partners proposed paying $3.06 million for the property, which is above the appraised value and nearly double that of any other offer ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) has upheld the University of Maine’s decision to sell the Hutchinson Center in Belfast to Waldo… Read More about University of Maine System upholds Hutchinson Center sale to highest-scoring bidder

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

A formal count of students confirmed that the affordability of Maine’s public universities, relevant new academic programs and direct admissions offers that are ‘impossible to pass up’ driving undergraduate, transfer, graduate and law enrollment increases ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) remains the state’s leading driver of… Read More about University of Maine System enrollment growth outpaces Northeast, nation 

BOSTON  —   Higher education leaders representing Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont met in Kennebunkport, Maine, this month to discuss strategies to improve higher education access and affordability for every New Englander who seeks it and alignment of higher education with the evolving needs of the region’s workforce. The… Read More about New England Board of Higher Education honors Harold Alfond Foundation

ORONO, Maine — The White House today announced that President Biden intends to appoint University of Maine (UMaine) President and University of Maine System (UMS) Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Joan Ferrini-Mundy to serve on the prestigious National Science Board (NSB), the governing body of the National Science Foundation… Read More about University of Maine System Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation selected by White House for National Science Board

Media note:  As a reminder, our official name is the University of Maine System, with UMS or the System acceptable after the first reference. The University of Maine System should not be referred to as the UMaine System.  Less than two years after it was launched, more than 1,000 learners… Read More about University of Maine System Wabanaki history course and credential reaches milestone