The four-year public System remains the most affordable in New England with the price of tuition and mandatory fees actually falling over the past five years when adjusted for inflation, despite a modest increase proposed for next year. ORONO, Maine … Read More
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 … Read More
ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) is mourning the loss of Patricia Collins, of Caribou, who died Tuesday at the age of 96. Collins has been closely connected to Maine’s public universities for more than 75 years, … Read More
McDonnell, who joined the University of Maine System in 2011, is widely credited with initiating a turnaround of the western Maine university in the two years since he was appointed its interim leader and has been called ‘the right person … Read More
SANFORD, Maine — University of Maine System (UMS) Chancellor Dannel Malloy and Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation and University of Maine (UMaine) President Joan Ferrini-Mundy joined industry, education and government leaders today for the launch of the Maine Defense Industry … Read More
Media note: Connie Smith, who leads student financial aid for several UMS universities including the University of Maine will be available for interviews this afternoon, as will UMS Chancellor Dannel Malloy. Please contact Samantha Warren to arrange an interview. 86% … Read More
The following commentary from University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy appeared in the Bangor Daily News (External Site) on Feb. 6, 2024. Jamie Guerrette was at a career crossroads. The working mother of two could see the boost a bachelor’s degree … Read More
The Trustees’ actions to sell property in Bangor, Houlton and Presque Isle are aligned with the System’s new strategic plan and a commitment to meeting student and community needs. Trustees also approved leveraging one-time funding for facilities investments that enable the expansion … Read More
Orono, Maine — The Board of Trustees for the University of Maine System (UMS) will meet in Orono on Monday, Jan. 29. The public meeting will begin with public comment at 9 a.m. in the Wells Conference Center at the … Read More
Since centralizing procurement a decade ago, the University of Maine System has strengthened its purchasing power and positive impact on local Maine businesses and workforce Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) invested more than $630 million directly … Read More