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Materials that include requests for approval to sell the Hutchinson Center in Belfast and buildings and land in Farmington are now publicly available in advance of a June 26 meeting ORONO, Maine — A University of Maine System (UMS) Board of Trustees’ committee will convene next week to consider authorizing… Read More about University of Maine System Trustees to consider authorizing sales of underutilized properties

New partnership expands Hannaford’s Groceries to Grads tuition benefits program, and makes Hannaford associates eligible for a 10 percent discount on all University of Maine System courses SCARBOROUGH, Maine – Hannaford Supermarkets and the University of Maine System (UMS) today announced a new partnership that will offer significant savings to associates… Read More about Hannaford Supermarkets and University of Maine System partner on exclusive tuition discount

The following commentary from University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy appeared in the Bangor Daily News (External Site) on May 29, 2024. The rocky rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) could be “catastrophic” to the college enrollment of America’s high school Class of 2024, higher education… Read More about Chancellor Dannel Malloy: College can be affordable, so don’t give up on the FAFSA or your future

With enrollment projected to be flat and continued inflationary pressures, the System is relying on efficiencies, new revenue generation and one-time savings to balance its budget without the use of UMS reserve funds for the first time since 2014  FORT KENT, Maine — At their regular meeting today at the University… Read More about Trustees approve FY25 University of Maine System operating budget

During Malloy’s tenure, the System has advanced student affordability and access and secured historic philanthropic investment and unified accreditation, for which implementation is now underway FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) Board of Trustees have agreed to extend Chancellor Dannel Malloy’s contract through June 30, 2027.… Read More about University of Maine System Trustees extend Chancellor Malloy’s contract

FORT KENT, Maine — The Board of Trustees for the University of Maine System (UMS) will hold their regular May meeting at the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) starting this Sunday, May 19.  The public meeting will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday in the Nadeau Conference Room… Read More about University of Maine System Board of Trustees to meet in Fort Kent May 19-20

Prior to becoming Chancellor of the University of Maine System in 2019, Malloy served two terms as Governor of Connecticut, where he abolished the death penalty MADRID, Spain — In recognition of his leadership promoting civil and human rights, the University of Maine System’s Chancellor has been named to the… Read More about Dannel Malloy named to International Commission against the Death Penalty

Maine’s public universities are the state’s largest driver of educational attainment and economic development and have conferred 106,362 degrees over the past two decades ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) will graduate thousands of career-ready professionals into the Maine workforce at commencement ceremonies across the state this… Read More about University of Maine System to award 6,175 in-demand degrees in May

As the largest education and economic development enterprise in the state, Maine’s public universities are essential to delivering on the plan’s goals to grow wages and productivity and attract new workers  EAST BOOTHBAY, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) is applauding today’s release of a refresh of the State’s… Read More about University of Maine System commends continued commitment to grow talent and innovation in State’s economic plan update

AUGUSTA, Maine — University of Maine System (UMS) Chancellor Dannel Malloy and the Board of Trustees have awarded tenure to 42 faculty. “Achieving tenure is a major milestone for our faculty that recognizes their sustained excellence in serving our students and our state through teaching, research and scholarship, and service,”… Read More about University of Maine System awards tenure to 42 faculty