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 […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Next week, we will welcome a team from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) to the University of Maine campus. The team is participating in a comprehensive evaluation of the University of Maine System (UMS) as an institution with unified accreditation. The University of […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Welcome! I look forward to the fall semester all summer long, and I am so glad that we are here, together and in-person, again. For those of you who are new to our community, I wish you a hearty Maine hello! You are joining […]