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Published
September 26, 2020

UMaine students sue for refunds over coronavirus shutdown

They are seeking tuition refunds over the UMaine System's decision to move online during the coronavirus pandemic this past spring.
Published
September 20, 2020

Maine Voices: UMaine System breaking its health care promise to retirees

A new plan, set to take effect Jan. 1, is a slap in the face to people who spent their working lives supporting public higher education in Maine.
Published
August 30, 2020

Coronavirus appears on campus as Maine colleges ramp up testing, crack down on partying

While the number of cases remains low, colleges are bracing for a challenging year as they roll out extensive testing programs and issue new rules for social distancing.
Published
August 24, 2020

UMaine System and Colby report COVID-19 cases as students return

Some other Maine campuses, including Bates College and the University of New England, have not reported any positive COVID-19 results as students have started returning to campus.
Published
June 26, 2020

UMaine System trustees conditionally approve $559.5 million budget, tuition increase

Tuition will increase on average 2.5 percent for in-state undergraduates and 3.1 percent for out-of-state undergraduates.
Published
June 24, 2020

UMaine System budget, with tuition increase, advances to full board

The proposed $559.5 million system budget includes an average tuition increase of 2.5% for in-state undergraduates.
Published
June 22, 2020

UMaine System trustees to consider tuition increase in new $559 million budget

The budget calls for an average tuition increase of 2.5 percent for in-state undergraduates as trustees try to navigate uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
June 4, 2020

Maine college leaders release framework for reopening this fall

The guidance suggests schools consider staggering or adjusting the start of the semester and breaks, and recommends preparations for social distancing and flexibility for classes and events.
Published
May 15, 2020

Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses

Presidents of Maine's public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.
Published
May 8, 2020

UMaine System processing federal relief payments to students

Most of the money will be awarded to eligible students in amounts ranging from $100 to $675 based on the university and number of credit hours they are taking.