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Graduates in black caps and gowns sit with commencement programs while audience members stand behind them at UMA’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony at the Maine State Prison in Warren.

The true value of a mind: UMA celebrates Prison Education Partnership graduates

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Imagine trying to earn a university degree in an environment defined by constant disruptions, no privacy, impending court dates and … Read More

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Explore the World of Fungi This Fall with BIO 235 Mycology

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Take a closer look at these fascinating organisms that feed us, heal us, and occasionally outsmart us. In Mycology: Introduction … Read More

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Noel March Brings Community Policing Message to National Law Enforcement Conference

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Chief (ret.) Noel March, University of Maine at Augusta senior lecturer of Justice Studies and director of the Maine Community … Read More

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Two Gold Nautilus Awards for New Book by UMA’s Dr. Leigh Alley

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Dr. Leigh Reagan Alley, coordinator of teacher education and assistant professor of education at the University of Maine at Augusta, … Read More

Composite image of high school students wearing protective gowns and observing health care demonstrations during UMA Bangor's Rural Workforce Medical Bootcamp, with UMA logo and event title overlaid.

Local high schoolers explore rural health care careers through UMA Bangor

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UMA welcomed 75 high school students to its Bangor campus on May 12 for a Rural Workforce Medical Bootcamp, a … Read More

"Cybersecurity Summer Camp"

Register Now for Cybersecurity Summer Camp on July 14–15, 2026

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Explore. Learn. Protect. Middle and high school students across Maine are invited to attend a two-day Cybersecurity Summer Camp on … Read More

Dr. Magda Nisponska and Dr. Sharon McMahon Sawyer record an episode of the Mentalizing Mediation podcast series in a small studio, seated near microphones, laptops, headphones, and audio equipment.

Across the Atlantic, Into the Classroom: UMA’s Global Partnership Produces New Tools for Conflict Resolution

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Since 2011, UMA and the Technical University of Liberec in the Czech Republic have shared a partnership that brings a … Read More

High school students sit in a UMA classroom while faculty and staff present information during a Medical Bootcamp health care career exploration event.

High school students get hands-on look at health care careers through UMA Medical Bootcamp

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High school students from Oxford County explored the future of health care through UMA’s second annual Medical Bootcamp, an immersive … Read More

Storefront gallery windows displaying student comic and sequential art projects from a Graphic Storytelling course at Art:Works on Main in Winthrop. The installation includes hand-drawn narrative panels and illustrated scenes arranged across two large window displays.

Graphic Storytelling Class Unveils Collaborative Project

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Come take a stroll in Winthrop and check out the collaborative final project from students in Graphic Storytelling, now on … Read More

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Explore Free Speech in New Fall Justice Studies Course

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Free speech is one of the most important rights Americans have. But what does free speech mean? How has it … Read More