The Maine Welcome program will offer in-state tuition to students around the country whose schools have permanently closed because of the coronavirus.
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UMaine System makes plans for return of students in the fall
The Fall 2020 Safe Return Planning Committee will develop plans to safely bring students, employees and the public back to campuses if the system gets approval for face-to-face instruction by late August.
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UMaine recalls students from Italy as state ramps up coronavirus response
Gov. Janet Mills convenes a coronavirus response team to coordinate state efforts, as UMaine recalls students and prohibits travel to some countries, and local schools notify parents of steps to minimize exposure.
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University Credit Union 2020 scholarship program seeks applications
ORONO — University Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2020 scholarship program. Applications must be received through the UCU website by Friday, May 1, according to a news release from UCU. For a fifth consecutive year, the credit union will award $8,000 in scholarships to undergraduate students from each University of Maine System institution […]
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Maine Compass: UMaine System student workers are not a commodity – they are an investment
By blocking the student workforce from receiving minimum-wage hikes, the system favors its bottom line over its mission.
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Six Maine health organizations share $2.1 million to expand online services
The largest single grant will go the state’s university system to provide teaching services to students in rural areas.
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Douglas Rooks: University needs more than a name change
The higher education system in Maine has been woefully underfunded.
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UMF student accused of sexual misconduct sues UMaine System, claims gender bias
He says he was denied due process when he was suspended without a hearing.
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Educate Maine director: Coming together to address Maine’s workforce challenges
Growing our talent pool will take commitment to making sure all Maine people have the educational preparation to succeed in the workplace.
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New UMaine System chancellor visits Augusta’s UMA campus
Prior to taking on the Maine university system’s top post, Dannel Malloy was Connecticut’s governor from 2011 to 2018.