The hiring of Jenifer Cushman caps off the second search for a president of the Augusta-based university following a botched search last year.
University of Maine Augusta
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UMA staff raised concerns over transparency in search for senior administrator
Assertions from unnamed employees about a newly hired dean of students highlight a lack of policy about reviewing negative information for finalists.
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UMA to host opening reception for Senior Thesis Exhibition
The University of Maine at Augusta will celebrate the 2023 UMA Senior Thesis Exhibition: Ouroboros and Ostinato featuring student artists Tayla Knapp and Courtney Harmon with an opening reception from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. Refreshments will be served, and the artists will offer brief comments on their work. The exhibit explores the processes […]
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Community celebrates Eid and raises money for families affected by earthquake in Turkey and Syria
The community potluck supper was put on by community organizations for New Mainers and had a goal of raising $10,000.
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Potluck fundraiser for Syria, Turkey set for April 23 in Augusta
Proceeds benefit Earthquake Relief in Syria and Turkey.
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UMaine Augusta to offer virtual dental assisting program info session April 13
The EFDA program is available at UMA’s Lewiston Center and Bangor campus.
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UMaine Augusta to co-host job, resource fair April 12
The University of Maine at Augusta, in collaboration with the Maine CareerCenter, is set to host a job and resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in the Kennebec Savings Bank Lounge, Randall Student Center at the UMA Augusta campus, 46 University Drive. The job fair is free and open to […]
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University of Maine at Augusta announces four semifinalists for top administrative role
The candidates for president of the University of Maine at Augusta will visit the Augusta campus next week.
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Architecture students at UMaine-Augusta to help with renovation of Oakland’s Memorial Hall
UMA students are collaborating with Oakland officials to brainstorm ways to renovate the 1870s structure, which is one of four Civil War memorial buildings in Maine.
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UMaine Augusta receives $100K grant to support justice-impacted students
The University of Maine at Augusta recently received a $100,000 grant from the Davis Family Foundation to support student success initiatives and re-entry services for justice-impacted students. Approximately 90% of UMA students released from prison mid-degree do not continue their education beyond one semester. For UMA Justice Studies student and Maine Department of Corrections debate […]