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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

Author Claudia Rankine sits on a couch, elbow on knee and chin resting on hand, her miniature poodle rests its head on the arm of the couch.

Join Us for the Plunkett Poetry Festival with Keynote Speaker Claudia Rankine

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Mark your calendar! The 2026 Plunkett Poetry Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at the UMA Augusta campus. This … Read More

Poster for The Maine Brass Collective featuring a large group of musicians holding brass instruments on a sunlit staircase. Event details: April 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM, Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College Department of Music.

Dr. Anita Jerosch performs with Maine Brass Collective

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UMA is proud to celebrate Dr. Anita Jerosch performing with the distinguished Maine Brass Collective, an ensemble of professional brass … Read More

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UMA and UMPI launch Maine’s only MLT to MLS bridge program

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A new fully online bachelor’s degree creates opportunities for working laboratory professionals while strengthening Maine’s healthcare workforce. The University of … Read More

Travis Walker, 2025 UMA graduate, wears graduation regalia and poses with UMA President Jenifer Cushman as she presents Travis with his degree.

Second Chance Month highlights the power of education

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Each April, Second Chance Month invites communities across the country to recognize the challenges justice-impacted individuals face as they rebuild … Read More

A group of dental hygiene students, faculty, and volunteers wearing matching purple Special Olympics shirts gather indoors for a group photo. Some kneel in the front row while others stand behind, smiling.

UMA Dental Hygiene Students Volunteer at the Special Olympics Maine

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On Saturday, March 28, 2026 our UMA Dental Hygiene Program was out and about over the weekend volunteering for the … Read More

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UMA lecturer writes the book on commercial lending

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UMA Justice Studies Lecturer Chris Devlin, Esq., has co-authored the second edition of the Maine Commercial Lending Handbook with fellow … Read More

Spring 2026 Mental Health & Human Services Events

Discover UMA Certificate Programs in Behavioral Health and Employment Support

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Join the UMA Admissions team and UMA Mental Health & Human Services Faculty on Zoom for a series of information … Read More

Employers sit at tables draped with banners showing their organization's name and logo, as they await the opening of UMA's 4th annual Job and Resource Fair.

UMA Connects Job Seekers with 60+ Employers at 4th Annual Resource Fair

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The Fireside Lounge at the Augusta campus was the place to be on March 24. UMA hosted its fourth annual … Read More

Noel March, wearing a suit and tie, stands beside a sign with a seal that reads, "Federal Bureau of Investigation National Executive Institute"

UMA’s Noel March presents policing ethics program at FBI National Executive Institute

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UMA Senior Lecturer of Justice Studies and Director of the Maine Community Policing Institute Noel March presented “Defining Moments in … Read More