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SANFORD, Maine — University of Maine System (UMS) Chancellor Dannel Malloy and Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation and University of Maine (UMaine) President Joan Ferrini-Mundy joined industry, education and government leaders today for the launch of the Maine Defense Industry Alliance (MDIA) (External Site). UMS is a founding partner of… Read More about University of Maine System leaders help launch Maine Defense Industry Alliance

Media note: Connie Smith, who leads student financial aid for several UMS universities including the University of Maine will be available for interviews this afternoon, as will UMS Chancellor Dannel Malloy. Please contact Samantha Warren to arrange an interview.  86% of all degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled in the University of… Read More about Maine’s public universities to issue estimated financial award letters to prospective students starting March1, despite federal delays

The following commentary from University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy appeared in the Bangor Daily News (External Site) on Feb. 6, 2024. Jamie Guerrette was at a career crossroads. The working mother of two could see the boost a bachelor’s degree in business could give her in the job market. What… Read More about Chancellor Dannel Malloy: University system flexibility helps learners go anywhere in the Maine workforce

The Trustees’ actions to sell property in Bangor, Houlton and Presque Isle are aligned with the System’s new strategic plan and a commitment to meeting student and community needs. Trustees also approved leveraging one-time funding for facilities investments that enable the expansion of in-demand workforce development and research. Orono, Maine — The… Read More about University of Maine System Trustees authorize property sales to advance student affordability, public benefit

Orono, Maine — The Board of Trustees for the University of Maine System (UMS) will meet in Orono on Monday, Jan. 29.  The public meeting will begin with public comment at 9 a.m. in the Wells Conference Center at the University of Maine and is expected to end by 2:30… Read More about University of Maine System Board of Trustees to meet in Orono on Jan. 29

Since centralizing procurement a decade ago, the University of Maine System has strengthened its purchasing power and positive impact on local Maine businesses and workforce Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) invested more than $630 million directly into the Maine economy last fiscal year through payroll and… Read More about Maine’s public universities directly invested more than 0 million in the Maine economy in FY23

The University of Maine at Augusta has an agreement to sell the four-acre parcel on Sunset Avenue to BangorHousing. Bangor, Maine — Amid a critical affordable housing shortage in the state, a University of Maine System Board of Trustees committee today unanimously approved the sale of campus property in Bangor… Read More about University of Maine System Trustees recommend sale of land for Bangor affordable senior housing

Diane Dunn has served in the UMaine/UMM President’s Office for the past two years, and is an alumna of the flagship and a former faculty member ORONO —  University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy are applauding… Read More about University of Maine System leaders salute Governor Mills’ nomination of General Dunn to head Maine National Guard

As requested by Gov. Mills, the University of Maine System will ensure the cost of college is not a barrier for those directly impacted by the tragedy by providing free tuition and establishing a fund to support other postsecondary educational expenses  LEWISTON — Those who were physically injured and surviving… Read More about Maine’s public universities will provide free tuition to Lewiston mass shooting victims

At a Board of Trustees meeting today in Presque Isle, System leaders shared how new online degree programs like University of Maine at Presque Isle’s YourPace that are designed to upskill working adults are meeting state employer needs and helping the System maintain enrollment despite demographic declines and free college… Read More about Growth in online degree programs stabilizes University of Maine System enrollment