News Releases - University of Maine System
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 … Read More
Federal funding secured by Senators Collins and King will …
Mar 12, 2024 · 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.
News Citations - University of Maine System
Oct 17, 2022 · University of Maine at Farmington, Colby College hire senior leaders Mainebiz (External Site), May 3, 2022. University of Maine System to hold tuition flat WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) (External Site) and News Center Maine, April 21, 2022. Maine Law starts $13.5M renovation on its new home in Old Port Mainebiz (External Site), April 7, 2022
Judge Denies Belfast Church's Request to Halt Sale of UMaine …
Jan 17, 2025 · “The University of Maine System engaged in discriminatory actions against Calvary Chapel Belfast,” Staver wrote. “The church participated in the bidding processes in good faith, but the university unlawfully rescinded their winning bid over its religious beliefs under the guise of procedural deficiencies,” said Staver.
State-funded University of Maine System research and …
Jan 14, 2025 · PORTLAND, Maine — State-funded University of Maine System (UMS) research is delivering its highest-ever rate of return and driving the growth of Maine’s workforce and economy.
University of Maine System sees higher enrollment for first time …
Oct 30, 2024 · For the first time in years, all seven campuses have seen an increase in enrollment. A modest increase, to be sure, but after dealing with declining numbers of students and rising costs, it is still a chance for system leaders to cheer.
University of Maine System to accelerate workforce and small …
Mar 26, 2024 · ORONO, Maine — Funding in the federal budget package passed this weekend will enable the University of Maine System (UMS) to further strengthen and grow the state’s workforce in high-demand fields, including education, nursing and cybersecurity.
UMaine News - The University of Maine
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University of Maine System staff say they can barely make ends …
Sep 23, 2024 · PORTLAND, Maine — Faculty and staff who work in the University of Maine System are currently working without new labor contracts, and many employees within the system said they are barely able to make ends meet with the pay afforded in their current contracts.
University of Maine System to study opening state's first public ...
Aug 22, 2024 · The University of Maine System is launching a study to determine whether it should open the state’s first public medical school in response to a shortage of doctors in rural Maine.