Office of the President

April is a welcome time of year, especially here in Maine, with spring promising more daylight hours, warmer weather, greening landscapes, and overall sense of hope and renewal. That appreciation for what’s ahead and possible is particularly true after two years of a pandemic. This month, too, is a time for a number of religious […]

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an unprovoked assault on a peaceful country and its people, and an attack on democracy and freedom throughout the world. We share the outrage of the brave Ukrainian people and are inspired by their courage in the face of this senseless violence. As a university community, we are concerned about […]

Dear UMaine and UMaine Machias community members, At the beginning of Black History Month this year, President Biden reminded us that the month represents “both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America — our […]

The University of Maine community and the state of Maine have lost a passionate visionary with the passing of Leonard Minsky. With his soulmate and wife, Renee, Leonard touched the lives of generations of UMaine students and Maine people with their advocacy for the arts, lifelong commitment to inclusiveness and community, and dedication to enhancing […]

Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, This is a proud time for all Black Bears. Wednesday was an important day in the history of the University of Maine and the state of Maine. UMaine was recognized nationally with an R1 Carnegie Classification as a “very high research […]

President Ferrini-Mundy testified January 12, 2022 in support of LD 1816 to promote labor education through the University of Maine System. A PDF of the testimony is available.

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Welcome to spring semester 2022! Tuesday marks the beginning of our fifth semester as a university functioning in a pandemic. In one way or another, all of us are changed and transformed, but one thing remains the same: UMaine and UMaine Machias are committed […]

Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I wanted to add a few personal words of thanks and encouragement to the many greetings and end-of-semester communications that we all are receiving. In pandemic time, each semester brings more challenges, unexpected turns of events and issues than the one […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, As we take a brief break this week from working and learning together, I want to thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for the well-being of our communities. As we watch climbing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations […]