UMA turns 60!

A woman takes a photo of a group of people posing with props

UMA celebrated turning 60 with a big birthday party on the Augusta campus. Guests enjoyed posing at the photo booth, playing corn hole, listening to inspiring speeches, watching UMA branded airplanes fly overhead and watching a celebratory video.

For 60 years, UMA has been transforming lives by opening doors to higher education and creating opportunities for students across Maine. From our earliest classes to today’s innovative programs, UMA has helped students achieve their dreams, strengthen communities, and build brighter futures. Here’s to six decades of impact—and the many more to come!