University of Maine System

Published
March 5, 2023

Maine Voices: UMaine System tuition waiver would benefit students, taxpayers alike

Not only would it help keep Mainers out of debt, but it would also help build a better-educated workforce, making our state more able to attract and retain businesses.
Published
March 5, 2023

Free community college program pulls students from UMaine System

A Maine lawmaker would expand upon the free tuition initiative to help prevent the enrollment declines at the state's public universities from getting any worse.
Published
February 14, 2023

University of Maine at Farmington may slash most of its part-time faculty

After laying off nine members of its full-time faculty last spring, the university is eyeing a plan to eliminate 'most adjunct faculty at the undergraduate level.'
Published
February 13, 2023

Maine HRC finds USM discriminated against transgender student seeking health care

The University of Maine System will enter a 90-day conciliation process following the commission's vote.
Published
November 14, 2022

UMaine system schools to close $5 million budget gap

Schools are making plans to dig into reserves and remaining federal COVID relief funds, keep vacant teaching positions open, limit travel and other expenses, and boost marketing campaigns.
Published
October 27, 2022

Transgender student at University of Maine System alleges discrimination

The student has filed a complaint with the state after gender-affirming surgery was denied coverage under a UMS student health insurance policy.
Published
August 25, 2022

Joseph McDonnell says he can help UMF as interim president with his experience in crisis management

The Franklin Journal sat down with University of Maine at Farmington's new leader to learn more about his background, what he envisions for UMF's future and how he plans to address ongoing uncertainty.
Published
August 4, 2022

Doug Rooks: ‘Fire the chancellor’ requires second look
Published
July 30, 2022

Commentary: Unified accreditation offers UMaine System shared resources and better efficiency

Standing alone, some of our universities may not meet traditional accreditation requirements. The unified approach is the best means of supporting and sustaining them.
Published
July 26, 2022

Maine Voices: Governor must address UMaine System debacle

Rather than allowing the chancellor to take over each campus’ key functions, let’s address leadership issues and determine the proper governance model for the future.