Tests for SARS-CoV-2 remain negative in weekly wastewater samples at UMaine, UMFK, and the Gorham campus of USM Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System’s multi-faceted approach to identifying COVID-19 infection and limiting spread on university campuses and in … Read More
Visits to highlight the faculty and staff innovation, campus leadership, and hard work that have brought the University of Maine System universities and their students together for Maine this fall. UMFK Media Availability — 1:30 to 2:20 PM, Tuesday, September … Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine System issued the following statement today after the Mills Administration announced it would limit the curtailment of State funding for Maine’s public universities to $2.25M: “I want to thank Governor Mills for protecting our … Read More
University safe return practices remain in place throughout the state as efforts are temporarily expanded in Southern Maine to address pandemic developments Portland, Maine — The University of Maine System is responding to epidemiological concerns in York County with amplified … Read More
More than 14,000 asymptomatic arrival tests completed over first two weeks of in-person instruction diagnosing and isolating 13 cases of COVID-19 infection Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System will immediately begin several rounds of required random sampling for … Read More
Third phase of COVID screening strategy will extend asymptomatic testing through the end of the semester with sampling of approximately 2,000 students, staff and faculty members every 10 days Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System is extending planned … Read More
Attending or hosting functions or social gatherings that exceed state group-size limitations may be deemed a violation of the University of Maine System Student Conduct Code for endangering public health and safety, disciplinary action may include suspension or dismissal Orono, … Read More
Student safety and public and community health the focus of operational changes as Maine’s public universities prepare for the August 31 return to campus for students, faculty, and staff University of Maine System has launched a testing summary dashboard to … Read More
Three-phase plan includes arrival testing for all students or staff from out-of-state, all residence hall students, and special populations; a second round of testing within 7-10 days for everyone required to have an arrival test; and on-going surveillance testing through … Read More
Chancellor Malloy, UMS University Presidents and Dean of Maine Law unveil unifying principles universities will be using to start on-campus instruction August 31 as scheduled Orono, Maine — Chancellor Dannel Malloy, Maine’s public university presidents, and the dean of Maine … Read More