Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, We begin by affirming the essential mission of UMaine, which is to offer high-quality, high-value learning experiences to our students. At our October Presidential Town Hall, we were candid about the fiscal challenges we face that will require our FY27 budget process to be inclusive, […]

Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I wanted to call your attention to Chancellor Malloy’s important message sent this afternoon with the subject line “Violence has no place in our universities or our democracy.” Like the Chancellor, I am deeply disturbed by the act of violence yesterday at a fellow public […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Today, we pause to remember and honor the life of Linda Zillman, whose passing yesterday afternoon is a profound loss for the University of Maine and for our state. Together with her husband, Don, Linda was a transformative supporter of public higher education and […]

Dear Black Bears, Welcome, especially to those joining our University of Maine community for the first time. A new academic year brings excitement and possibility, a time to connect and reconnect, and look ahead to the blue horizons before us. As we mark UMaine’s 160th year, there is much cause for optimism. Faculty are securing […]

Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine Machias communities, As we begin finals week of the spring 2025 semester, and with commencement only a few days away, I am writing to thank everyone for all that you are doing.   To the students: Your kindness, caring, and compassion for one another and those in your community […]

Dear members of the UMaine and UMaine Machias communities: Last night, University of Maine System Chancellor Malloy and I received word from U.S. Senator Susan Collins that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) had agreed to end the temporary pause of its scheduled payments for research and extension awards to the University of Maine System. […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias Communities: I write to make you aware of the latest federal action affecting UMaine and UMaine Machias. Last evening, a UMaine staff member received word from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the agency was withholding all payments to the University of Maine […]

Dear fellow members of the UMaine and UMaine Machias communities: UMaine was founded 160 years ago. Our founders undoubtedly would take pride in our progress and achievements. Above all, I believe, they would be struck by our fidelity to the original land grant mission. The learning, research, and outreach conducted at our university remain animated […]

Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I hope you are safe and sound on this snowy Maine day. I write to share some exciting news that was announced this morning: the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education have reaffirmed the […]

As you may know, the federal government has issued several new policy directives over the last eight days. My office is working closely with the University of Maine System’s leadership, legal counsel, and national higher education organizations to actively monitor and understand the impact on students, faculty, and staff as well as on university policies, […]