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About 20 UMA dental health faculty and students pose outside the UMA Lewiston Center beside a bus and a sign welcoming dental clinic patients, with fall foliage behind them.

At Fall Into Health, UMA students care for their Lewiston neighbors

October 14, 2026
Free screenings, x-rays and treatment plans for 15 community members, plus real clinical experience for the students who provided them…
Read More At Fall Into Health, UMA students care for their Lewiston neighbors
TagsCommunity, Dental Health, Events, UMA Lewiston Center
Two people pose in costume against a brick wall. One wears an orange curly wig and a space-themed dress with a toy frog, dressed as Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus; the other wears a yellow school bus costume and yellow shirt as the bus itself. Both are smiling.

UMA Education Program Brings Campus and Community Together for Fall Into Reading Festival

October 13, 2026
The University of Maine at Augusta welcomed young children and their families to the Augusta campus on Saturday, October 3,…
Read More UMA Education Program Brings Campus and Community Together for Fall Into Reading Festival
TagsCommunity, Education, Events, Transforming Lives
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More Than 400 Explore Aviation Careers at UMA’s Kids in Aviation Day

October 5, 2026
Children and families got a hands-on look at aircraft, drones, simulators, and aviation careers at Brunswick Landing More than 400…
Read More More Than 400 Explore Aviation Careers at UMA’s Kids in Aviation Day
TagsAviation, Community, Events, UMA Brunswick Center
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Find Your Next Job at UMA’s Fall Job & Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 7

September 23, 2026
Free and open to the public. Bring your resume and connect face-to-face with dozens of employers hiring across Maine, right…
Read More Find Your Next Job at UMA’s Fall Job & Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 7
TagsCareer Resource, Community, Events
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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…
Read More Join the UMA Bangor Campus Gardening Club
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…
Read More UMA welcomes largest incoming class of first-year, first-time students on record
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…
Read More The true value of a mind: UMA celebrates Prison Education Partnership graduates
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
TagsCommunity, Education, Faculty Highlights
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…
Read More Groundbreaking signals continued growth in UMA student housing
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…
Read More Join Us for the Plunkett Poetry Festival with Keynote Speaker Claudia Rankine
TagsCommunity, English, Events, Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival

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