Juneteenth 2021 is a powerful moment in time for our nation and our state. From this year forward, we will collectively and deliberately observe this poignant independence day that was part of the effort to end slavery in the United States. It will be an opportunity for all of us to reflect on freedom — […]
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Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I am pleased to confirm that we will return to prepandemic operations at the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias, informed by civil and public health guidance, for an in-person fall semester for students, faculty and staff. We […]
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President Ferrini-Mundy testified June 9, 2021 in support of LD 1733 to provide allocations for the distribution of state fiscal recovery funds. A PDF of the testimony is available.
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President Ferrini-Mundy testified May 11, 2021 in support for research, development and commercialization (RD&C) that directly support economic growth and Maine’s future, like those proposed by LD 336, “An Act To Encourage Research To Support the Maine Offshore Wind Industry.” A PDF of the testimony is available.
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President Ferrini-Mundy testified May 6, 2021 in support of inclusion in sports and against the creation of new barriers to participation, like those proposed by LD 926, An Act To Ban Biological Males from Participating in Women’s Sports, and LD 1401, An Act To Prohibit Biological Males from Participating in School Athletic Programs and Activities Designated for Females at Schools […]
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Congratulations students, faculty and staff. We have completed a third UMaine and UMM semester during a pandemic. There is still work to be done, including final exams to score and semester grades to post, and preparations for May term classes starting Monday, summer research and community engagement activities. But before we move on to our […]
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President Ferrini-Mundy presented to the University of Maine System Trustees at their meeting on April 12. A PDF of this presentation is available.
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Dear UMaine and UMM community members, I am happy to announce to all UMaine and UMM community members that University of Maine System COVID-19 health and safety guidance has been updated. These updates, effective April 29, 2021, are in keeping with the most recent orders of Maine civil authorities as announced April 27, and are […]
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Chancellor Malloy and President Ferrini-Mundy led a presentation, “The Path to Prosperity for Maine’s Economy,” on April 14 for Eggs & Issues, the business breakfast forum of the Portland Community Chamber of Commerce. This a link to the recording.
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Dear UMaine students, families and other community members, Thank you for all your great ideas, your patience and understanding as plans for the UMaine 2021 virtual commencement presentation have advanced. We are a week away from the in-person stage walks of UMaine 2021 and 2020 graduates who have opted to participate. Nearly 1,000 undergraduate and […]
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