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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

The Capital Center came alive with food, culture, and connection at our Fourth Annual Eid Community Potluck

A Joyous Celebration: The Fourth Annual Eid Community Potluck

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The Capital Center was buzzing with activity as UMA teamed up with the Capital Area New Mainers Project to host … 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

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Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month

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April is recognized as Arab American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and lasting contributions of … Read More

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Join us for a screening of Dawnland followed by a panel discussion

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The President’s Council on Transforming Lives in partnership with Wabanaki REACH will host the showing of the award-winning documentary “Dawnland,” … 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

A group of people of diverse ages in colorful matching t-shirts pose with UMA Moose mascot Augustus at a pride parade in Hallowell, Maine

Discover Seen and Herd: UMA’s new LGBTQIA+ club

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A new student club at the University of Maine at Augusta is creating space for connection, support, and belonging. Seen … 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