It’s been an exciting year!
UMA’s 60th anniversary brought our community together to celebrate where we started, how far we have come, and what comes after this milestone. Across campuses, centers, programs, events, stories, and the memories gathered along the way, the year carried plenty of celebration, but also a clear sense of direction.
Now, as the year winds down, we are looking back at a few of the moments that helped make it special.
Celebrating UMA’s history and community
- UMA’s 60th Birthday Party celebration video
- 60th Birthday Party story with pictures
- Ceremonial Kickoff to the Academic Year video
- Convocation story with pictures
- Celebrating 60 years: UMA marks a milestone with growth in nursing, cybersecurity, and residence halls
From birthday cake and campus celebration to Convocation and community gatherings, UMA’s 60th year began with energy, gratitude, and a strong sense of shared purpose.
Sharing stories from across UMA
- Specter Moose Issue No. 4: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
- Community stories from students, alumni, faculty, staff, and partners
The year also opened the door for UMA voices from across the state. Their stories showed how UMA’s reach is lived out in real paths, places, and possibilities.
Growth for the future
The Capital Center enables us to expand our programs, welcome more students, and strengthen Maine’s workforce in healthcare and cybersecurity now and in the future.
Celebrating through arts, music, and culture
Art, music, archives, and creative work gave the anniversary year its color and rhythm. These celebrations honored UMA’s cultural life and the creativity that continues to thrive here.
Gathering for learning and connection
From public events to campus traditions, the anniversary year created space for conversation, learning, and connection.
Showing Moose pride
UMA pride showed up on the court, in the stands, and across the community. The 60th anniversary year gave Moose fans another reason to cheer.
Commencement
Looking ahead
The close of this milestone year points forward. UMA continues to grow, adapt, and create new pathways for learners across Maine and beyond.
Thank you to everyone who marked the anniversary year in your own way, whether by attending an event, sharing a story, contributing a memory, cheering on the Moose, or helping UMA celebrate 60 years of access and impact.
Here’s to the next 60 years of opening doors for learners across Maine.