Campus Announcements

Department of English hosting Writing Studies Colloquium on Feb. 28

The University of Maine’s Department of English will host a Writing Studies Colloquium on Feb. 28 from 3-7 p.m. in the Donald P. Corbett Business Building,  room 111.  Writing studies is an academic discipline that focuses on the research of composition by scholars and writers. The event will feature various topics on the non-academic writing […]

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‘The Maine Question’ reflects on one man’s 40-year journey at UMaine

The man known to many students as “Dean Dana” or “Dr. Dana” retired in January after four decades of service to the University of Maine community. Robert Dana, former vice president of student life and inclusive excellence and dean of students, guided students along their journeys through kindness, care and compassion. For nearly a quarter […]

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Maine Business School earns global recognition through AACSB re-accreditation

The Maine Business School (MBS) at the University of Maine has again earned re-accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a prestigious distinction held by only 6% of business schools worldwide.  The accreditation process, which occurs every five years, affirms MBS’s commitment to providing high-quality business education that meets the highest […]

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UMaine Career Fair returns to New Balance Recreation Center Feb. 12

The University of Maine’s Career Fair will return to the New Balance Student Recreation Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and is open to all majors. This is the largest career fair in the state and is held each year for UMaine and University of Maine at Machias students and alumni. It […]

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UMaine celebrates local food commitment with statewide Battle of the Chefs

The University of Maine will host a Battle of the Chefs competition from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Bears Den in the Memorial Union.  The culinary competition will spotlight local Maine grown grains. The winning dish will be featured across all University of Maine System- and Sodexo-run dining halls in March. […]

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University Bookstore to host annual Grad Fair on March 26

The University Bookstore will host its annual Grad Fair from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 26 in the Memorial Union. This event is a celebration for graduating students where they can pick up their caps and gowns, meet with departments, enjoy one-day savings and complete their graduation checklist. UMaine departments will also be outside the […]

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Applications open for UMaine’s 2025 Innovate for Maine Fellows Program

The University of Maine’s Foster Center for Innovation has opened applications for the 2025 Innovate for Maine Fellows Program. This premier internship initiative will connect up to 60 Maine college students with the state’s most innovative companies, offering paid, hands-on internships that drive growth and impact. Innovate for Maine is looking for students who are […]

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Lord Hall Gallery opening spring exhibition in material reuse: ORBITS

The University of Maine’s Lord Hall Gallery will feature an exhibition titled “ORBITS” with the work of three Maine-based artists who are invested in material reuse and sustainability. Works by Tom Jessen, Isabelle Maschal O’Donnell and Ian Trask will be on display Feb. 3-March 14, with an opening reception scheduled for Feb. 7 from 5-7 […]

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UMaine offering several professional development opportunities in spring

The University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning is offering several opportunities for professional development this spring, both online and in person. A certificate of completion and Continuing Education Units will be available. The following programs are online and have synchronous meeting times:  The following program will meet in person: For a limited time, UMaine […]

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