Campus Announcements

Wells Central Dining reopens Aug. 30 with new offerings

Wells Central Dining will reopen on Aug. 30 and offer a new menu and retail options.  Wells Central Dining — open daily from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. — will feature Sal’s Pizza, a New England restaurant chain and the official pizza of the Boston Red Sox, and a retail dining area featuring pub favorites, beverages and […]

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Parking, road closure information announced for Maine Hello on Aug. 30

During Maine Hello, 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, new students will arrive on campus to move into their residence halls for the academic year. High levels of traffic are expected on campus and through downtown Orono and Old Town. A football game also will be held in the evening, with tailgating beginning […]

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University Bookstore debuts its Academic Materials Program for fall 2024

The University of Maine Bookstore has launched a new program to make required course materials more affordable and accessible as students prepare for their fall 2024 courses.  The Academic Materials Program (AMP) is a course material program that provides students access to all required course materials each semester at one predictable cost of $239.99, regardless […]

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Rogers named chief of staff to UMaine president

A skilled higher education professional with 18 years of experience in leadership roles has been named chief of staff at the University of Maine, reporting to President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, effective Aug. 12.  Michelle Rogers, who has a doctorate in leadership for educational justice, has served several universities in various leadership roles. She was the chief […]

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UMaine launches new online program on preparing for retirement

Registration is open for a new online professional development program titled “What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement,” with each class to be held biweekly from 6–7:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 and 24, Oct. 8 and 22, and Nov. 12 and 26.  The newest program in the University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning’s Professional […]

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Apply for MIRTA accelerator’s sixth cohort

The University of Maine’s Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement (SPIRE) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Maine Innovation, Research, and Technology Accelerator (MIRTA) program.  The MIRTA program is designed to propel University of Maine System research projects from the applied research and development phase to commercialization. The program offers a comprehensive […]

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Tuition discount now available for Hannaford associates

Beginning this summer, qualifying full- and part-time associates of Hannaford Supermarkets will be offered a tuition discount for courses at the University of Maine, the University of Maine at Machias and other public universities in the state.  The 10% discount on all undergraduate and graduate courses, including online and law classes, is made possible through […]

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UMaine Extension launches new podcast featuring farm experts

University of Maine Cooperative Extension launched the Maine Farmcast, a podcast that features weekly conversations with experts from across the country who share insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size.  “This is a way to share conversations around the livestock industry that relate to research, production, nutrition, reproduction, […]

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Update: Astronomy Center hosting new event for Minecraft lovers June 15

The University of Maine Versant Power Astronomy Center is hosting a new family event in partnership with What-If Hypothetical Implementations in Minecraft (WHIMC). This immersive astronomy experience, scheduled for Saturday, June 15 from 10-11 a.m., is designed for children ages 8-14 and offers engagement for parents and guardians. Tickets include access to a three part […]

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