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 … Read More
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 … Read More
6:30 PM, Tuesday, March 17 — Live and interactive discussion focused on the University of Maine System’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, including student-focused questions Link to YouTube Live Stream Link to Facebook Live Event University of Maine students will … Read More
Universities remain open but the prospect of travelers returning to Maine after spring break prompts operational and academic changes to limit exposure of COVID-19 now deemed a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Orono, Maine — The University of Maine … Read More
No plans to close campuses but university leaders set March 23rd deadline for continuity of instruction planning and provide accommodations for faculty and employees at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19 Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System … Read More
Chancellor Malloy, Presidents develop action steps for coronavirus preparations Orono, Maine — UMS Chancellor Dannel Malloy and the presidents of Maine’s public universities have developed a set of action steps for coronavirus preparations that have been shared with the university … Read More
Board unanimously endorses first-in-the-nation step to accredit all of Maine’s public universities together for how well they share public resources in service to students and the state Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a recommendation first … Read More
Only 44% of first-year Maine public university students who fail a course in their first semester return for the start of the next academic year. UMS universities will be piloting an offer of a free course to promising first-year students … Read More
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine Gov. Janet Mills released a Strategic Economic Development Plan today for Maine. Several members of the university community contributed their expertise to the planning process. This engagement was led by University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, … Read More
UMS Board acts to reduce non-resident graduate tuition for programs at USM’s Muskie School of Public Service; move follows decision to cut non-resident tuition for Maine MBA. Orono, Maine — The Executive Committee of the University of Maine System Board … Read More