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Every square a gesture of care: Brenda Plummer’s patchwork quilt reflects UMA’s heart and hers

Brenda Plummer stands proudly with the quilt she created for UMA’s Saco Center – an eye-catching, hand-stitched welcome that nowRead More

Shannon “Mac” McNamara: Designing a Future with Purpose

When Shannon “Mac” McNamara made the decision to start over, she didn’t know exactly where that path would lead. WhatRead More

Professor Ellen Taylor and students share insights on prison education at national conference

Professor Ellen Taylor, joined via Zoom by two of her first-year incarcerated students, presented at the 14th National Conference onRead More

We’re proud to be a Recovery Friendly Workplace

What It Means for Our Team We’re proud to share that our organization has earned designation as a Recovery FriendlyRead More

New Shows Added to UMA Radio!

UMA’s Internet Radio Station recently added several weekly shows to its line up. Jim Bradley, inland regional centers director, hostsRead More

Saco Center celebrates new location with ribbon cutting ceremony

Ceremony draws local leaders and community members in support of continued access to higher education in York County UMA hostedRead More

UMA to honor 500 graduates at their 2025 commencement ceremony featuring keynote from tribal attorney Michael-Corey Hinton

UMA will celebrate the achievements of its Class of 2025 at this year’s commencement ceremony, recognizing approximately 500 graduates andRead More

UMA earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Designation

UMA has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation and has been recognized as a gold-level institution, as well asRead More

UMA’s Music Program’s Junior and Senior Student Concerts

UMA Concert Week Spring 2025 Don’t forget to join us for UMA’s Music Program’s online concerts, pre-recorded and presented onRead More

Art & Music Night – Support Student Scholarships!

Join us for an evening of art, music and inspiration at Art & Music Night, a special fundraising event inRead More

Eid al-Fitr Potluck at UMA brings together 90+ guests for a time of cultural celebration and community spirit

The University of Maine at Augusta and Capital Area New Mainers Project partnered to host the third annual community potluckRead More

UMA dental hygiene student appointed as delegate to national professional association

In her second-year as dental hygiene student at the University of Maine at Augusta, Lila Pierce was appointed as aRead More

Maine Calling to Host UMA’s John O’Brien and Dean Brenda McAleer Friday, April 11

UMA Dean of the College of Professional Studies, Dr. Brenda McAleer, will join adjunct faculty member, Dr. John O’Brien, authorRead More

Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception Rescheduled for Sunday, April 6

Please join us for the opening reception for the 2025 UMA Student Art Exhibition! This annual celebration of UMA’s studentRead More