Grant to support the creation of culture change through collaboration the latest investment in higher education innovation made possible through new Unified Accreditation for UMS Orono, Maine — The Trustees of the Davis Educational Foundation recently awarded a $297,000 grant … Read More
The University of Maine System’s test-trace-isolate strategy for the spring semester will require weekly COVID testing for all UMS community members with in-person experiences New partnership with Shield T3 provides processing capacity for approximately 16,000 non-invasive, saliva-based PCR tests per … Read More
Responding to COVID-19 college search disruptions, the University of Maine System, Finance Authority of Maine, and Maine Department of Education are partnering with local schools for the On Track for College campaign in support of high school students and their families … Read More
ORONO – University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy issued the following statement today regarding Governor Mills’ FY22-23 biennial budget proposal that preserves future funding for education, research and economic development at Maine’s public universities at pre- curtailment current fiscal … Read More
Pandemic exposes growing need to improve broadband connectivity for remote learning ORONO, MAINE (Dec. 30, 2020) – Networkmaine, a unit of the University of Maine System responsible for the design and operation of Maine’s research and education network (MaineREN) that … Read More
Mills Administration commits $8.15 million in CARES Act funding to reimburse UMS for fall semester testing and PPE expense, aiding efforts to fund enhanced screening in support of a safe return to campus for spring semester beginning Jan. 25 2021 … Read More
ORONO – University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy issued the following statement upon Congressional passage of a $900 billion COVID-19 response package. “On behalf of the University of Maine System, I’m grateful for the hard work of our federal … Read More
Prioritizing student success for learners impacted by COVID-19 disruptions, the University of Maine System is extending its Make the Grade free course offer for first year students who failed a course in the fall 2020 semester Make the Grade Making … Read More
University of Maine System commits to deploying healthcare programs and expertise, facilities, and resources to the work of distributing approved COVID-19 vaccines Orono, Maine — University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy is appointing a Vaccine Planning and Partnership Task … Read More
Responding to retiree and union concerns and resolving their legal challenges, UMS will commit to more options including the retention of the existing University-sponsored Aetna group health plan and a $1,500 cap on prescription drug expenses for retirees transitioning to … Read More