Office of the President

Dear UMaine and UMaine Machias community members, In recent days, two university communities in Idaho and Virginia have been rocked by incidents that resulted in the loss of student lives; today, Maine high schools are coping with active shooter hoaxes. These violent acts are incredibly tragic and devastating, and the subsequent unfounded threats of active […]

Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, This week at UMaine and UMaine Machias, and at the other universities in the University of Maine System, we have had events and activities to recognize, honor and celebrate our veterans past and present. Today, Veterans Day, we reflect on the […]

Dear University of Maine students, faculty and staff, Maine Day is a long-held University of Maine tradition, established in 1935 as a day for the students, faculty, staff and alumni to participate in volunteer activities and come together to engage in community-building, campus-based activities. UMaine community members annually have looked forward to a day in […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Before coming to UMaine, I served as the chief operating officer of the National Science Foundation (NSF). I loved my role there and continue to follow news of their activities with great interest. Recently, I learned that one of their grant-making entities has updated […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Today we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the rich history and culture of the Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy and the many thousands of tribes whose traditional lands cover this vast continent. The holiday represents an opportunity to learn about our past and to […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, The University of Maine and the College of Engineering community are shocked and saddened to learn of the death of alumnus Eldon Morrison ’64 of Yarmouth. Morrison, founder and CEO of CPM Construction, and his son-in-law Paul Koziell of Scarborough, president of the Freeport-based […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, This university is a global community. Our students, faculty, and staff represent more than 80 countries around the world. This diversity brings the great richness that defines our campuses as kind, caring, and compassionate communities. Like many of you, I have been watching the events […]