News Releases

In his first in-person address to a joint session of the Legislature since becoming Chancellor in 2019, Malloy highlighted the System’s enrollment and retention growth, and its increasing output of new talent and innovation necessary to power the state’s economy. AUGUSTA, Maine — Despite the disadvantages of demographics and inadequate… Read More about State of University of Maine System is strong and innovative, Chancellor tells Legislature

ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) learned Monday that its funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been temporarily paused.  An email forwarded to the University of Maine that appears to have originated from the USDA’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer directs the Department’s… Read More about University of Maine System’s USDA funding ‘temporarily’ paused

Thanks to innovations in admissions, improved retention and increased transfers, the System has now increased year-over-year enrollment for four straight semesters and more students are pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees through UMS than ever  ORONO, Maine — After its biggest fall enrollment since 2021 and the best return rate in… Read More about University of Maine System continues momentum for Maine with spring semester enrollment growth

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

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