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University System aims to avoid involuntary layoffs and sustain employee benefit coverage through June 30th end of our fiscal year while supporting employees addressing personal or family health and childcare needs Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System announced plans to provide employee income stability and benefit coverage to… Read More about UMaine System Commits to Employee Income, Benefit Stability

UMaine System announces that traditional in-person commencement exercises are not possible during the pandemic, each university will determine an appropriate alternative celebration  Orono, Maine — University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy and the presidents of Maine’s public universities announced today that traditional in-person commencement exercises will not be possible… Read More about Universities Planning for Alternative Commencement  Celebrations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Portland, Maine — The University of Southern Maine is working with Portland-based human services agency, Preble Street, to host a 50-bed wellness center inside the Portland Campus’s Sullivan Gymnasium as additional space for people currently experiencing homelessness in Portland to practice social distancing. The move is a response to the… Read More about Preble Street and USM partner for temporary homeless shelter on Portland Campus

Financial and regulatory package supported by Maine’s Congressional Delegation provides some initial relief for students and employees at Maine’s universities and colleges  ORONO – University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy issued the following statement of support upon enactment by Congress of a $2.2T COVID-19 response package: “On behalf of… Read More about UMS Chancellor Malloy Commends Congress, Leadership of Maine Congressional Delegation on Passage of Coronavirus Response Package

University completes transition to distance instruction and welcomes students back to classes for the completion of the spring semester with extended opportunities to choose a Pass/Fail grade, a 46% credit adjustment on Room and Board charges, and wage commitments to student workers Orono, Maine — Classes resume for 26,655 University… Read More about 26,655 UMaine System Students Return to Class March 25 With New Grading Options, 46% Room and Board Credit Adjustment for Vacated Residence Hall Students

National search brings proven higher education leader to UMFK  Orono, Maine — University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy has named Dr. Deborah Hedeen President / Provost of the University of Maine at Fort Kent.  Dr. Deborah Hedeen will bring 27-years of higher education experience, including nearly two decades of… Read More about Dr. Deborah Hedeen Named President / Provost of the University of Maine at Fort Kent

University of Maine System’s NetworkMaine offering to enable “Guest” Wi-Fi networks for 140 local schools creating parking lot-based hotspots to facilitate online learning Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System’s NetworkMaine is offering to enable “Guest” Wi-Fi networks for the 140 local schools that participate in the Maine Department… Read More about Study-From-Car Hotspots Offered to Maine Local Schools

University of Maine System considering how facilities, logistical capacity, and personnel could be deployed to assist Maine’s emergency response agencies and public health partners Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System and its university leaders are actively working with state and local emergency response agencies and public health partners… Read More about Universities Inventorying Resources for Maine’s Coronavirus Response

University employees who are able to work remotely are asked to begin working away from campus starting Thursday, March 19   University prohibits all domestic travel with narrow exceptions for travel within the State of Maine, declares in-person attendance will not be required for any university meeting for the duration… Read More about Universities will continue to pay federal work study students, transitions employees to remote work

Spring break extended two days to provide additional time to prepare for the transition to distance instruction and support faculty and staff adjusting to personal life disruptions.   Decisions on commencement ceremonies expected by April 15 Orono, Maine:  The University of Maine System continues operations and will resume classes via distance… Read More about Universities resume classes March 25, commit to room and board adjustments and rebates for residential students.