shaping the Future of Higher Education in Maine

A vibrant partnership between University of Maine System (UMS) universities, UMS TRANSFORMS is…

  • An innovative approach to engaging students through research learning, academic support, and real world experience.
  • A statewide integrated solution for the innovations and technical workforce to advance Maine’s economy.
  • A vibrant interdisciplinary center for graduate students, professionals, and innovators located in Portland.
  • A bold plan to reshape UMaine’s D-I Athletics infrastructure with premiere facilities for the benefit of students and all of Maine.

Mission

Through four key initiatives, UMS TRANSFORMS is advancing educational attainment, workforce development, innovation, and R&D for the state of Maine. We believe that education is our highest and best hope to change lives, drive economic prosperity and shape a better, more inclusive future for the people of Maine.

Student success & retention

Student Success & Retention efforts are redesigning the college learning experience to engage students with the educational access, flexibility, support, and relevance they need to succeed through graduation and into meaningful careers.

Maine College of Engineering & Computing

The Maine College of Engineering and Computing is expanding educational opportunities system-wide in emerging fields such as AI, renewable energy, advanced materials, and biomedical engineering and improving R&D for Maine-based industry.​

maine center

The Maine Center is a vibrant interdisciplinary center for graduate students, professionals and innovators located in Maine’s economic and commercial center.

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umaine athletics

As the state’s only Division I program, UMaine Athletics is boldly reshaping UMaine infrastructure with best-in-class facilities and convening venues at the state’s flagship university.

Harold Alfond Foundation

The Harold Alfond Foundation’s visionary philanthropy has positioned the University of Maine System to respond positively and with optimism for the future. It is enabling Maine’s public universities to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of higher education by giving us the opportunity to explore new paths to delivering high-quality, student-focused, career relevant education that is designed to give all learners the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to succeed and prosper. UMS TRANSFORMS honors Harold Alfond’s legacy to build a brighter future for Maine and its people and to go Beyond what is to what can be.

$508M

A historic commitment to the University of Maine System 

48.3%

Fall 2023 First-Year students participated in RLEs

$170M

A landmark investment in the state’s only DI Athletics program

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