Community – University of Maine at Augusta

A dental hygienist wearing a mask, gloves, and safety glasses examines a young child’s teeth. The child reclines in a dental chair wearing protective glasses while the hygienist uses a dental tool under an overhead light.

Give Kids a Smile Day connects UMA dental hygiene students with community need

The University of Maine in August will host Give Kids a Smile® Day on Friday, Feb. 20, at the Dental … Read More

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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 to … Read More

Free Zoom Yoga with Sarah Hentges

Join Certified Yoga Instructor Sarah Hentges (Professor of Transdisciplinary Studies) for yoga classes via Zoom, every Tuesday from 5:45-6:45. Yoga … Read More

A dental hygiene student wearing protective eyewear, mask, and gloves provides care to a patient in a modern clinic setting, with instructors and equipment visible in the background.

Book spring dental hygiene appointments for children and adults at UMA’s Bangor clinic

UMA’s Dental Hygiene Clinic has spring appointments available for children and adults. UMA Dental offers low-cost comprehensive Dental Hygiene Care. … Read More

Ten uniformed members of the Winthrop Police Department stand in the back row and six members of the Winthrop Town Council kneel in the front row. Chief (ret.) Noel March, and UMA President Jenifer Cushman stand to the right. Two officers in the middle of the back row hold a plaque.

UMA presents Winthrop Police Department with prestigious community policing award

UMA is pleased to announce that the UMA 100% Award for Community Policing Education was awarded to Winthrop Police Department … Read More

Sign Up Today! Gardens Aglow Trip

Student life will be partnering up with Residential life to hold a Gardens Aglow event. Gardens Aglow is a phenomenal … Read More

A close-up of slow cookers on a long table with people serving themselves food.

Holiday potluck and Community Cupboard fundraiser

UMA welcomes students, faculty, and staff to a holiday potluck on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in the … Read More

dental hygiene students and faculty at UMA's Fall Into Health event

Dental hygiene students gain experience while helping the community

Dental hygiene students provided free adult dental screenings Oct. 29 as part of Fall Into Health, a community wellness fair … Read More

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Support Our Campus Food Drive

Donations Accepted Through December 19. UMA’s Augusta campus is coming together to support our student-run food bank, the Community Cupboard, … Read More

2024 French Immersion Weekend participants gathered at an indoor picnic

Only a few days left to join French Immersion Weekend

UMA annual French immersion weekend Oct. 3-4th! Venez parler français avec nous! PARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAIS? Want to have fun and meet … Read More