THe Graduate School
Welcome home Black Bears! As you walk these familiar grounds, remember that your journey with UMaine doesn’t end with your undergraduate degree. The University of Maine Graduate School is where your spark of curiosity ignites into innovation and your potential truly comes to light.
Step back onto the Black Bear campus and reignite your passion with the University of Maine’s Graduate School! Whether you’re an undergrad alum dreaming of taking your expertise to the next level or a former grad student eager to continue your academic journey, UMaine offers a dynamic environment where innovation thrives and exploration is deeply rooted in our heritage. As we look to the future, the Graduate School is charting a course for Maine and beyond, turning challenges into opportunities and pioneering new ways to protect our planet. Across our 150+ graduate programs where bright minds come together to conduct groundbreaking research and collaborate on actionable solutions, we’re at the forefront of change. Join us as we work to ensure a vibrant tomorrow, building on our legacy of excellence to create a lasting impact on our communities and the world.
The Graduate School in Action
See how UMaine graduate students are shaping our future today.
UMaine’s Research & Development Impact
UMaine’s contribution to the local economy through research and development collaborations makes worldwide waves.
Planting for
the future
By simulating future forest conditions, UMaine researchers can help plan, predict, and be proactive in determining how drought and heat waves will impact Maine’s ecosystem.
making moves to
prevent senior Falls
Researchers at UMaine develop a low-cost wearable device designed to improve the mobility of seniors, as a response to Maine’s aging population.
Message from the Dean
At the University of Maine, the possibilities are endless. UMaine plays a pivotal role within our state as the Land, Sea, and Space Grant institution and the Flagship University of the University of Maine System. With a research-centered mission, we are an economic driver for our state and beyond. Our research and graduate studies set us apart with the distinctiveness and leadership that enhance our national competitiveness.
A diverse array of research and scholarly activities can be found within our colleges, centers, and institutes. Research and scholarship are woven into every aspect of the UMaine Experience. You will find world-class research conducted by nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are dedicated to the student experience. They strive to expand our students’ depth and breadth of knowledge and creativity.
Serving as the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, it is my privilege to work closely with our students as we prepare them to be great leaders, thinkers, inventors, collaborators, and life-long learners.
Sincerely,
Kody Varahramyan, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
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