Pen Bay Pilot, Republican Journal promote tuition-free courses for high school students

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.

November 25, 2019 Outreach, UMaine in the News

Penobscot Bay Pilot and Republican Journal ran a media release advancing a partnership between the Maine Department of Education and the University of Maine wherein tuition is waived for qualified high school students in the state to cover full tuition for as many as 12 college credits per year at UMaine. Eligible students are able to earn college credit while in high school. Starting Jan. 21, UMaine will offer more than 100 online and campus-based spring courses suitable for qualified high school students. Registration is online.