President’s Messages

Statement on the Observance of the 23rd Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias community members, Tomorrow across the United States, we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This is the 23rd year that […]

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Maine Memo — Resilience and collective commitment

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 […]

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Maine Memo — Giving thanks for our communities

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 […]

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Maine Memo — Serving and Honoring Those Who Served

Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Among the many things I am grateful for in our return this fall are the opportunities […]

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Important message for full- and part-time employees regarding federal mandate

Dear UMaine and UMaine Machias faculty and staff members, Across the University of Maine System, 88% of full- and part-time employees are either fully vaccinated or have a medical or […]

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Maine Memo — The importance of Indigenous People’s Day

Dear Members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Today, Oct. 11, the state of Maine, along with an estimated 14 other states and more […]

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UMaine Machias Community Message — October 5

Machias students, faculty and staff, Tomorrow will be a beautiful day for our campus picnic. I am looking forward to welcoming new students to our community, and the chance to […]

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Reflecting on 9-11

Dear members of the UMaine and UMaine Machias communities, Today, 20 years after the horrors of 9-11, join us in reflecting on the thousands of people who perished and all […]

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Maine Memo — A Hearty Maine Hello!

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine Machias communities, A Hearty Maine Hello to all who are returning to our campuses, programs, and facilities, and to all who are […]

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Maine Memo — Community health and safety update August 19

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias students, faculty and staff, How wonderful it is to see our beautiful campuses returning rapidly to new levels of vibrancy, […]

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