UMaine-led workshop sets stage for expansion of Research Learning Experiences statewide this year
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The Maine Question: How can research lead to student success?
Improving student retention and success is a key priority at the University of Maine and University of Maine System (UMS). To support this goal, the Harold Alfond Foundation earmarked $20 million of its transformative $240 million gift to the System … Read More
University of Maine News: Local media report on new research learning experience courses
Several local news outlets reported on the new research learning experience (RLE) courses being offered at the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias starting this fall. These tuition-free, one-credit courses offer a variety of experiential learning opportunities … Read More
News Center Maine: UMaine plans tuition-free research learning experience for 600 students
The program, which is normally for juniors and seniors, allows students to learn by doing and express their artistic side by contributing to teams or services. Read more at the News Center Maine website (External Site).
Discussion of UMS Transforms
Boston Executive Club of UMaine (BECUM) Video The video in this post is a portion of a presentation and discussion of the Harold Alfond Foundation UMS Transforms grant to a March 24, 2021 meeting of the Boston Executive Club of … Read More
Memo #2: Connecting Your Proposal for External Funding to UMS Transforms
Dear Colleagues, We hope you found our February 25, 2021 Update Memo #1 to be helpful. It generally described the Harold Alfond Foundation-funded initiatives that make up UMS Transforms. In this Update Memo #2 (External Site), we’re writing to explain … Read More
Memo #1: Overview of Project Activities and Timeline Harold Alfond Foundation $240 Million Grant Initiatives
February 25, 2021 Dear Colleagues, We write to invite you to think about how you and your university can be involved in UMS Transforms, which is the name we’ve given to the collection of strategic projects funded by the Harold … Read More
Harold Alfond Foundation investing $240M to bring transformative change to the University of Maine System
The Harold Alfond Foundation’s historic investment in Maine and its people includes a $240 million commitment to the University of Maine System to bring transformative change to the state’s largest educational, research, innovation and talent development asset. The Alfond investment in the … Read More