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, […]

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 […]