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Trustees are expected to act on capital projects at the University of Maine that grow talent and innovation to strengthen the state’s economy, and get an update on the University of Southern Maine’s efforts to bolster the health care workforce through its Lewiston-Auburn campus AUGUSTA, Maine — The Board of… Read More about University of Maine System Board of Trustees to meet in Augusta on April 8

One-time Congressionally Directed Spending awards will be invested statewide in public university infrastructure and programming that directly address critical workforce shortages in the state and advance economic and community growth ORONO, Maine — Funding in the federal budget package passed this weekend will enable the University of Maine System (UMS)… Read More about University of Maine System to accelerate workforce and small business development with federal funding secured by Sens. Collins and King

The four-year public System remains the most affordable in New England with the price of tuition and mandatory fees actually falling over the past five years when adjusted for inflation, despite a modest increase proposed for next year. ORONO, Maine — University of Maine System (UMS) leaders are proposing an… Read More about University of Maine System proposes balanced budget for FY25

ORONO, Maine — The six-bill federal budget package passed by Congress last week and signed by President Biden on Saturday will invest $40.8 million in University of Maine System (UMS) infrastructure and innovation to strengthen student opportunity and the state’s economy and local communities. Much of the one-time Congressionally Directed… Read More about Federal funding secured by Senators Collins and King will accelerate University of Maine System-led economic and community development 

ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) is mourning the loss of Patricia Collins, of Caribou, who died Tuesday at the age of 96. Collins has been closely connected to Maine’s public universities for more than 75 years, having come to Maine from her native New York to… Read More about University of Maine System remembers Pat Collins, former chair of Board of Trustees and ‘a force in our community’

McDonnell, who joined the University of Maine System in 2011, is widely credited with initiating a turnaround of the western Maine university in the two years since he was appointed its interim leader and has been called ‘the right person for this important job’ FARMINGTON, Maine — With the strong… Read More about University of Maine at Farmington interim president Joseph McDonnell appointed as president

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