World Refugee Day: Honoring resilience and belonging
Each June 20, the United Nations observes World Refugee Day to recognize the courage, strength and contributions of refugees and…
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Understanding Juneteenth
Every year on June 19, the United States observes Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in…
Pride Month: Highlighting History, Leadership and Community Care
Each June, communities across the nation observe Pride Month to recognize the history, contributions, and resilience of LGBTQIA+ individuals. At…
Jewish American Heritage Month at UMA: Honoring History and Community
Jewish American Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans to our…
RSVP by 4/14 for Second Chance Month Lunch with the PEP
Please join UMA’s Prison Education Partnership staff and students for lunch and a discussion on supporting justice-impacted learners through higher…
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…
Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
April is recognized as Arab American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and lasting contributions of…
Join us for a screening of Dawnland followed by a panel discussion
The President’s Council on Transforming Lives in partnership with Wabanaki REACH will host the showing of the award-winning documentary “Dawnland,”…
Celebrating Women’s History Month at UMA: Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future
As we welcome the month of March, we are taking time at UMA to reflect on the significance of Women’s…
Dr. Alane O’Connor and the late Frances Perkins to be inducted into Maine Women’s Hall of Fame in March
The 2026 inductees to the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame will be Dr. Alane O’Connor, Director of Perinatal Addiction Medicine…
Recognizing Black History Month
This February, the University of Maine at Augusta recognizes Black History Month as a time to reflect on and acknowledge…
Honoring Dr. King’s legacy of service, learning and community
On Monday, January 19, UMA will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King…