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Fresh produce from the UMA community garden sitting on a picnic table, UMA community members gardening out of focus in the background.

Join the UMA Bangor Campus Gardening Club

August 31, 2026
Do you like fresh vegetables? Do you like to garden? Then join the Campus Gardening Club on the Bangor Campus…
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TagsCommunity, Student Announcements
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UMA welcomes largest incoming class of first-year, first-time students on record

August 28, 2026
The record class includes more than 350 students overall, with more than 300 attending full time. The University of Maine…
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TagsCommunity, Student Announcements, Student Life
Graduates in black caps and gowns sit with commencement programs while audience members stand behind them at UMA’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony at the Maine State Prison in Warren.

The true value of a mind: UMA celebrates Prison Education Partnership graduates

June 11, 2026
Imagine trying to earn a university degree in an environment defined by constant disruptions, no privacy, impending court dates and…
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TagsCommunity, PEP, Prison Education Partnership
Composite image of high school students wearing protective gowns and observing health care demonstrations during UMA Bangor's Rural Workforce Medical Bootcamp, with UMA logo and event title overlaid.

Local high schoolers explore rural health care careers through UMA Bangor

May 13, 2026
UMA welcomed 75 high school students to its Bangor campus on May 12 for a Rural Workforce Medical Bootcamp, a…
Read More Local high schoolers explore rural health care careers through UMA Bangor
TagsBangor, Community, Dental Programs, Medical Laboratory Technology, Mental Health & Human Services, Nursing, Veterinary Technology
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Dr. Leigh Reagan Alley Takes Silver in the Education Category at 2026 Women Changing the World Global Awards

May 6, 2026
University of Maine at Augusta educator recognized on global stage for leadership in whole-child education and social-emotional learning  Dr. Leigh…
Read More Dr. Leigh Reagan Alley Takes Silver in the Education Category at 2026 Women Changing the World Global Awards
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Claudia Rankine stands at a wooden podium bearing the UMA logo, smiling as she speaks into a microphone. She wears glasses and a red shawl draped over her shoulders. A small bouquet of purple and yellow flowers sits at the front of the podium. The background includes a softly lit stage, a blue accent light, and a partially visible American flag.

From Student Voices to a National Stage: Plunkett Poetry Festival Brings Writers Together at UMA

April 28, 2026
The Farber Forum at the University of Maine at Augusta filled with writers, students and community members on April 25,…
Read More From Student Voices to a National Stage: Plunkett Poetry Festival Brings Writers Together at UMA
TagsCommunity, Events, Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival
Four people stand on a grassy site during a groundbreaking ceremony, with UMA President Jenifer Cushman shoveling dirt from a small mound while Lilian Cox, Skyla Dean and Matt Morrill stand beside her. Excavators and a brick building are visible in the background.

Groundbreaking signals continued growth in UMA student housing

April 22, 2026
The University of Maine at Augusta community recently gathered at Stevens Commons in Hallowell to break ground on a new…
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TagsCommunity, Student Housing
Author Claudia Rankine sits on a couch, elbow on knee and chin resting on hand, her miniature poodle rests its head on the arm of the couch.

Join Us for the Plunkett Poetry Festival with Keynote Speaker Claudia Rankine

April 7, 2026
Mark your calendar! The 2026 Plunkett Poetry Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at the UMA Augusta campus. This…
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TagsCommunity, English, Events, Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival
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

April 3, 2026
The Capital Center was buzzing with activity as UMA teamed up with the Capital Area New Mainers Project to host…
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Join us for a screening of Dawnland followed by a panel discussion

March 31, 2026
The President’s Council on Transforming Lives in partnership with Wabanaki REACH will host the showing of the award-winning documentary “Dawnland,”…
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TagsCommunity, Events, Transforming Lives
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

March 31, 2026
On Saturday, March 28, 2026 our UMA Dental Hygiene Program was out and about over the weekend volunteering for the…
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TagsCommunity, Dental Health, Dental Hygiene
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

March 30, 2026
A new student club at the University of Maine at Augusta is creating space for connection, support, and belonging. Seen…
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