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Speaker Fecteau visits UMaine as Distinguished Maine Policy Fellow

Speaker Fecteau visits UMaine as Distinguished Maine Policy Fellow

Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau visited the University of Maine Feb. 18 for tours, discussions with students and a meeting with UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy as a Distinguished Maine Policy Fellow of the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center.  Since 2006, the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center has hosted distinguished policymakers from Maine as guests on […]

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Photo of University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy (left) and University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy standing outside.

Ferrini-Mundy, Malloy attending Gov. Mills’ State of the State Address

University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy will be attending Gov. Janet Mills’ State of the State address at 7 tonight in the House Chamber. The governor is expected to discuss a number of university matters and has asked the president and chancellor to attend.  The address will […]

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Wastewater monitoring remains central to UMS COVID-19 tracking effort

Wheeler Lab at UMaine leading robust surveillance program for four UMS campuses and two neighboring communities  Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System wastewater testing effort that began in fall 2020 and expanded to additional campuses in 2021 is in full operation as students settle back into campus life for the January–May 2022 semester. […]

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Board authorizes $14 million investment in UMaine women’s athletic facilities

Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System Board of Trustees has approved up to $14 million to implement priority 1 athletic field improvements to the University of Maine varsity soccer, softball and field hockey venues starting this spring, and to continue planning and design of the UMaine athletics facilities master plan.   The improvements are […]

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Sun Journal, Piscataquis Observer advance Alumni Association’s MLK Day panel

The Sun Journal and The Piscataquis Observer advanced a panel hosted by the University of Maine Alumni Association in which multiple speakers, including Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey, will discuss the state of civil rights in Maine. The free, online event will be livestreamed on YouTube from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17. Opening […]

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MLK Day Panel to Discuss ‘The State of Civil Rights in Maine’

Maine’s attorney general and four other individuals with differing personal and professional perspectives will address the topic “The State of Civil Rights in Maine” as part of eastern and central Maine’s 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. The free, online event will be livestreamed on YouTube from 9:30–10:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 17. The […]

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Media highlight Dunn joining UMaine ranks as a senior advisor

The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5) noted that retired Brig. Gen. Diane Dunn, a University of Maine alumna with 33 years of military service, was named senior advisor for special initiatives, reporting to UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, effective Jan. 3. U.S. News & World Report, the Portland Press Herald and The […]

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Dunn named senior advisor to UMaine president

A University of Maine alumna with 33 years of military service has been named senior advisor for special initiatives, reporting to UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, effective Jan. 3. Retired Brig. Gen. Diane Dunn of Newburgh served as the assistant adjutant general of the Maine Army National Guard. She most recently served a six-month national appointment […]

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President’s Holiday Luncheon door prizes awarded

President’s Holiday Luncheon door prize winners have been announced. We thank the more than 670 employees who attended the midday and evening events. The winners are: Centerpieces: Shawn Romer, Facilities Management William Carrell, Student Records Adam Mascone, Auxiliary Services Danielle O’Neil, Office of Research Development Ana Chatenever, Chemistry Christopher Boynton, Research Administration Juanita Prescott, Facilities […]

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