Professors of Philosophy and Religion, Women’s and Gender studies, History, and World Languages were either let go or offered jobs in other areas. They were also advisors for many diverse student unions on campus.
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Consulting firm used to identify controversial new UMA president has botched past searches
University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy said Friday that concerns raised about new UMA President Michael Laliberte by faculty at his previous university are “unfounded.”
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UMaine chancellor knew about new UMA president’s no-confidence votes from former university
Faculty members at University of Maine at Augusta say they are upset they were not informed about issues leading to Michael Laliberte’s resignation as president of the State University of New York at Delhi.
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Virtual sessions highlight nontraditional careers for girls
Registration is open for Totally Trades!, career sessions offered online this spring by New Ventures Maine. Eleven sessions, offered at no cost, are designed to encourage girls in grades eight through 12 to consider careers in which women are traditionally underrepresented. The 15-minute video sessions focus on high-wage, high-demand nontraditional careers in trade and technical […]
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UMaine-Farmington President Edward Serna taking position in South Carolina
He will become president of Winthrop University, his alma mater, in July.
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UMaine System to help prevent burnout in medical workers
Maine’s public university system has received $1.5 million to support training development in health professions and nurse training.
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UMaine System providing paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination boosters
The announcement comes two days after Gov. Janet Mills said all Maine residents 18 and older who have been fully vaccinated are now eligible for a free booster.
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Maine Voices: Business, higher ed have the same problem – can they work together to solve it?
The answer for Maine lies in presenting a new education and career pathway that combines work and studies at the same time.
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UMaine System trustees accept USM president’s resignation despite faculty’s concerns
The board of trustees is moving ahead with a search for a new president at the University of Southern Maine after accepting Glenn Cummings’ request to return to the faculty.
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USM Faculty Senate urges UMaine System to retain Cummings as president
Glenn Cummings says the faculty resolution is ‘very heartwarming,’ but he is comfortable with his decision to step down from the presidency into a teaching position.