Dear students, faculty, and staff at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias, As we reach the conclusion of the fall semester, I offer you my congratulations and heartfelt thanks for your hard work, dedication and achievements over the past 16 weeks.  Our Black Bear communities in Orono, Machias, online, and […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias students, Happy first day of classes, Black Bears!  Today marks the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias. After a beautiful summer season, it is exciting to see campuses brimming with the energy and […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, We at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias, along with colleagues around the world within higher education and beyond, condemn yesterday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the injuries and loss of life that occurred at the […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I share with you the sad news of the passing of distinguished University of Maine alumna Patricia M. Collins. Collins, who was 96, died on March 5, 2024. She served as an active member of the UMaine and University of Maine System community for […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Today we begin to welcome a few more minutes of daylight every day. More light is always good. Monday’s severe storm in Maine has affected all of us in some way. Our campuses are recovering but there are still a number of areas with […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I share with you the sad news of the passing of longtime University of Maine champion, Don Zillman. Don, who was 79, died on July 27, 2023. He had a long and distinguished career within the University of Maine System, serving in various leadership […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, April and early May are some of my favorite times on our campuses. Our soon-to-be grads are making their exciting decisions about what comes next; capstone courses are concluding; events to honor our students, faculty, and staff for their accomplishments abound; final concerts, arts […]

Dear UMaine and UMaine Machias community members, I want to take this opportunity to thank the many members of our UMaine and UMaine Machias departments, programs and units who have developed FY24 budget proposals in recent weeks, with particular focus on cost-saving efficiencies and creative revenue-generating ideas. These proposals call on us to be resourceful […]