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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: A moment for recognition, celebration, and action

On December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) focuses worldwide attention on the experiences of people withRead More

Deadline Extended: Transforming Lives Mini-Grant Applications due 11/7

Apply by Friday, October 31 for a Mini-Grant (up to $1,500) from the President’s Council on Transforming Lives to powerRead More

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an important moment for us to pause and reflect on the histories, cultures, and ongoing contributionsRead More

Eid Mubarak! UMA hosts second annual Eid Community Potluck

In collaboration with local multicultural organizations, including the Capital Area New Mainers Project, the University of Maine at Augusta hostedRead More

DEI Update, March 2024

President’s Town Hall in February focused on DEI at UMA The President’s Town Hall that took place on February 8thRead More

Announcing 2024 WICCD Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards

Each academic year the WICCD award is given to a student, faculty, and staff member who each embodies WICCD’s missionRead More

Updates to the UMA Heritage Month Calendar

In its second year, the UMA Heritage Month Calendar showcases various days of importance across cultural and religious traditions, providesRead More

DEI Council Mini-Grants Awarded for 2023-24

The President’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council is pleased to announce that the 2023/2024 DEI Council Mini-Grants have been awarded.Read More

Understanding and Confronting Bias Workshop for UMA Staff & Faculty | May 23, 2023

The University of Maine at Augusta Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Council will host a workshop led by Alexandra MagnaudRead More

UMA Partners with Local Organizations to Host Community Eid Potluck for Earthquake Relief in Syria and Turkey.

The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is partnering with New England Arab American Organization, Capital Area New Mainers Project,Read More