Alumna Rachel Dollahan: From Finding Support to Paying It Forward
As UMA celebrates 60 years of expanding opportunity across Maine, we continue sharing the stories of the people who bring…
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Second Chance Month highlights the power of education
Each April, Second Chance Month invites communities across the country to recognize the challenges justice-impacted individuals face as they rebuild…
Love it, change it or leave it: A conversation with UMA alumnus Rion Turner ’20
From hospitality and restaurant work in Berlin to Maine’s shipyards, Rion Turner’s journey to UMA is anything but ordinary. A…
Get Your Tickets for College Night with the Portland Mariners
Kick off your weekend with College Night with the Maine Mariners on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Cross Insurance…
Saco Center’s Brenda Plummer, alumna, staff member, inspiration for all ages
Step into UMA’s Saco Center and the first thing you’ll see is a colorful quilt hanging behind the front desk…
Designing with Purpose: UMA Alumni Restore Historic Homes and Advance Housing Solutions in Hallowell
For Élise Bolduc and Ben Hitchcock, restoring historic homes is more than a business—it’s a way of honoring the past…
Talks on the Town – A Happy Gathering, Indeed
UMA Rockland Center recently welcomed alumni, students, and community members for Talks on the Town: A Talk on Happiness with…
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. What…
Talks on the Town: A Talk On Happiness with Greg Fahy
Tuesday, May 13th 5 pm – 7 pm The Riley School, 73 Warrenton St, Rockport ME and Online UMA Rockland…
UMA alumnus Bruno Mendes De Freitas “has the best job in the world”!
Bruno Mendes De Freitas takes you on his inspiring journey from UMA aviation student to MIF flight instructor, sharing his…
Help us find Moose Matches! 🫎❤️
The office of Alumni Relations needs your help in celebrating Moose Matches: couples where both partners are UMA alumni! Do…
UMA Alumnus Justin Chenette is named MaineBiz 40 under 40
Congratulations to UMA alumnus Justin Chenette ’21 for being named a 2024 Mainebiz 40 under 40! Chenette majored in Public…