Dear Black Bears, Welcome, especially to those joining our University of Maine community for the first time. A new academic year brings excitement and possibility, a time to connect and reconnect, and look ahead to the blue horizons before us. As we mark UMaine’s 160th year, there is much cause for optimism. Faculty are securing […]
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Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gabriel Paquette to a 12-month term as the University of Maine’s interim executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Paquette has served as senior associate provost and acting associate vice president […]
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Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine Machias communities, I would like to extend my thanks to the search committee and to members of the campus communities for the significant commitment of time and the insightful engagement during campus interviews for a new Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost (EVPAA). The search process generated three […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, The search committee and I are pleased to announce the third visit of a finalist for the position of executive vice president for academic affairs and provost: Maggy TomovaDean, College of SciencesVice Provost for Strategic InitiativesUniversity of Central Florida Dr. Tomova will give an open-campus […]
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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 […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, The search committee and I are pleased to announce the second visit of a finalist for the position of executive vice president for academic affairs and provost: Mary Elizabeth (Beth) MeyerandVilas Distinguished Achievement ProfessorDepartments of Biomedical Engineering & Medical PhysicsAssociate Dean, Graduate SchoolUniversity of […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, The search committee and I are pleased to announce the first visit of a finalist for the position of executive vice president for academic affairs and provost:Amy Louise Lawton-RauhSenior Associate Provost and Professor of Genetics and BiochemistryClemson University Dr. Lawton-Rauh will give an open-campus presentation, […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I am pleased to share an update on the search for our next executive vice president for academic affairs and provost (EVPAA). The process has been both thorough and encouraging. The applicant pool reflected a remarkable breadth of experience, with candidates bringing rich perspectives […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Faculty Senate President Amanda Klemmer co-hosted a Presidential Town Hall on March 24, 2025. University leadership joined the President and Klemmer to discuss university updates, including FY26 budget and the current fiscal context. The presentation slides are available here. Transcript: Joan Ferrini‑Mundy: with SRE before we go into […]
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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. […]
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