UMA and UMF are collaborating on a grant program that will aim to remove financial barriers for students interested in pursuing certificates for substance use disorders counselor and employment specialist.
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UMaine Augusta and Maine Department of Labor to launch cybersecurity apprenticeship program
Maine would need to increase its number of cybersecurity professionals by 63% just to fill the number of current open positions.
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Veterinarian tech program info session offered in Bangor Oct. 2
The University of Maine at Augusta invites aspiring veterinary technology professionals to an info session set for 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 at the UMA Bangor Campus at the Veterinary Technology Clinic, Camden Hall, 25 Texas Ave. The free event, hosted by the UMA-Veterinary Technology program, offers an opportunity to explore the world of veterinary […]
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Free consultancy work of failed UMA president raises questions about university payout deal
Maine’s state university system officials say Michael Laliberte is meeting the requirements of a settlement that has netted him nearly $300,000, but they refuse to provide proof.
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New University of Maine at Augusta president seeks to deepen community relationships
As Jenifer Cushman takes the helm of the third-largest school in Maine’s state university system, she’s looking to draw in people seeking to finish degrees they began years ago, or who never thought they would go to college.
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University of Maine at Augusta names spring honor students
University of Maine at Augusta has announced the 2023 spring full-time and part-time president’s lists and the 2023 spring full-time and part-time dean’s lists. The full-time president’s and dean’s lists are issued once a semester. The part-time president’s and dean’s lists are issued once a year. Students, along with their hometown, are listed alphabetically by […]
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Credit union presents checks to UMaine at Augusta campus food pantries
University Credit Union recently presented checks to the University of Maine at Augusta, totaling $2,400, for its respective student-run and campus-sanctioned food pantries on its Augusta and Bangor campuses. The Augusta campus check of $1,200 went to Zachary Rollins, vice president of the UMA Augusta Student Government Association, and Raquel Shaw, activity coordinator for the […]
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Failed ex-UMA president, still unemployed a year later, set to receive nearly $20,000 monthly from UMaine System
Michael Laliberte’s settlement from the University of Maine System requires him to provide detailed reports on his attempts to find a new job in education in order to receive the payouts.
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UMaine-Augusta to lease new residence hall to add 23 dorm beds for students
The 10-year lease will cost the university nearly $2 million, but will accommodate the large number of students that are currently on the waitlist for housing.
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UMaine at Augusta to hold golf tournament in Palmyra July 20
The University of Maine at Augusta Athletic Department plans to hold its 15th annual Athletic Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 20 at Fogg Brook Resort, 147 Lang Hill Road in Palmyra. The public is invited to participate in the tournament or contribute as a tournament sponsor. The format is an 18-hole, four-person scramble with a […]