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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 bringRead More

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 rebuildRead More

Funding available: Apply for NVME marketing mini-grants by Jan. 30

New Ventures Maine is now accepting applications for the 2026 Marketing Mini-Grant competition, which provides cash grants of up toRead More

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. ARead More

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 InsuranceRead More

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.Read More

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 pastRead More

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 withRead 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

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 RocklandRead More