President’s Messages

Community Message from President and Cabinet Regarding Juneteenth

The University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias join the state and the nation in observing Juneteenth Independence Day. In 2011, Maine became the 38th state to recognize […]

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Maine Memo — June 10

Today I wish to speak to the continuing unrest in our nation, in Maine, and in the University of Maine communities following the brutal killing of George Floyd and its […]

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Community statement — June 4

Concerned students and community members alerted the University of Maine to a recent reposting on social media of deeply offensive racial slurs apparently made online four years ago by a […]

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Community message regarding the death of George Floyd — May 30

The University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias join with millions of people across the globe to decry the violent and needless death of George Floyd at the […]

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Maine Memo — May 27

I hope everyone had a healthy and safe weekend, with an opportunity to relax, and to reflect on all that Memorial Day means and how to continue to help to […]

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Maine Memo — April 29

Happy Maine Day. For the first time in its 85-year history, this traditional day of service that is part of the very fabric of the UMaine experience is being held […]

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Asked and Answered: Student Edition — April 15

President Joan Ferrini-Mundy led an informal virtual town hall session for UMaine and UMM students April 15. Joining President Ferrini-Mundy were Interim Provost Faye Gilbert; Head of Campus Daniel Qualls; […]

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Maine Memo — April 15

Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, In turbulent times, the strengths of a community are key to its response, flexibility and resiliency. […]

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Informal virtual town hall — April 9

President Joan Ferrini-Mundy led an informal virtual town hall April 9, co-hosted by Faculty Senate. In the live broadcast, she reviewed information updates for the University of Maine and University […]

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Maine Memo — April 2

Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Welcome to April — an April that, in so many ways, is not the April 2020 […]

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