Campus Announcements

UMaine Partners for World Health celebrating new campus space

The grand opening of the new on-campus home for the University of Maine Partners for World Health (PWH) club will be held Thursday, March 21 at 4 p.m. in the Keyo Building, where UMaine’s chapter is now located.  Student members will be present along with invited campus administrators, professors and representatives from the encompassing, Maine-based […]

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UMaine Nursing commits to healthcare, well-being ahead of National Health Workforce Well-Being Day

The National Academy of Medicine Collaborative is recognizing Monday, March 18 as the inaugural Health Workforce Well-Being Day, and the University of Maine School of Nursing is reaffirming its commitment to advancing health workers’ well-being through research and education opportunities for students, faculty and staff. The UMaine School of Nursing emphasizes the importance of supporting […]

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Free campus resource now available for those experiencing interpersonal violence

The University of Maine and its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias, are now offering a Confidential Resource Advisor (CRA) to provide free emergency and ongoing support for faculty and staff impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence and stalking. CRAs play a crucial role in supporting survivors by providing a safe and nonjudgmental […]

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Lawrence named UMaine vice president for human resources

After nearly two decades of working for the University of Maine Office of Human Resources, Nicole Lawrence of Old Town, Maine is now leading it. She has been named vice president for human resources, effective immediately.  Lawrence has served as interim vice president for human resources since June 2022. In her role, she provides leadership […]

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‘The Maine Question’ explores impact of student research and development

Conducting research with global impact and local relevance is a quintessential service of the University of Maine. Out of all university research conducted in Maine, 89% occurs through UMaine. The insight and innovation it yields annually benefits hundreds of businesses. Research funding in 2023 reached an all time high of close to $190 million. In […]

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UMaine names Jason Smith assistant vice president for student life

The University of Maine Division of Student Life has hired Jason Smith for the role of assistant vice president for student life. He will join the division on April 1. Smith has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University; a Master of Education in Counseling/Human Development from Hardin-Simmons University and a […]

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