Graduate School Resources

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

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The UMaine Career Center has many valuable resources that can be of use for students considering graduate and professional school. Our Career Library features numerous graduate school guides.There are a number of sites on the internet which offer assistance and information to prospective graduate students.

Access Group – A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to education through affordable financing and related service.
All About Grad School.com – Comprehensive geographic directory of graduate schools in the US along with test preparation info and recommended books.
BecomeRN.com
CollegeSource Online – Over 20,000 college catalogs available online.
eCollege – Provides a total outsource solution that includes all technology and services in situations.
EducationDegree.com
FastWEB! Financial Aid Search Through the Web.
FinAid – Scholarships, loans, savings, military aid.
Free GRE practice test
GradProfiles – Graduate and professional school profiles and directory.
GradSchools.com – The most comprehensive online source of graduate school information.
GradSource.com
GRE Information
llmstudy.com
Online Nursing Schools & Colleges – Information & Resources
Petersons.com – Prepare for tests, find schools, and get information about financial aid.
Postgrad.com