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The University of Maine advances learning and discovery through excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate academic programs while addressing the complex challenges and opportunities of the 21St<\/sup> Century through research-based knowledge.<\/p>\n

Opportunity for all members of the University of Maine community is a cornerstone of our mission.\u00a0 The University welcomes students, research partners, and collaborators into an atmosphere that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1865, the University of Maine is a Land and Sea Grant institution and the flagship campus of the University of Maine System.\u00a0 This vibrant and dynamic university serves the residents of Maine, the nation, and the world through our acclaimed programs in teaching, research, and outreach.<\/p>\n

Inspiring and dedicated teaching<\/em> propels students into new fields of learning and promotes interdisciplinary understanding.\u00a0 Our education goal is to help students develop their creative abilities, communication and critical thinking skills, and understanding of traditions in ethics and rationality within the arts, sciences, and professions.<\/p>\n

Internationally-recognized research, scholarship, and creative activity<\/em> distinguish the University of Maine as the state\u2019s flagship university, where faculty and students contribute knowledge to issues of local, national, and international significance.\u00a0 As the state\u2019s doctoral-granting institution, research and education are inextricably linked.<\/p>\n

Comprehensive outreach<\/em>, including public service, cooperative extension, continuing education, and distance learning, engages learners of all ages in improving their lives and communities.\u00a0 Using research-based knowledge, outreach efforts promote sustainable use of Maine\u2019s abundant natural resources, and build intellectual, cultural, and economic capacity throughout Maine and beyond.<\/p>\n

Through integrated teaching, research and outreach, the University of Maine improves the quality of life for people in Maine and around the world, and promotes responsible stewardship of human, natural, and financial resources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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