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University of Maine System

Published
March 3, 2021

Commentary: Science, tech work a boon for Mainers

By refocusing resources, creating new learning paths and integrating educational systems with private-sector partners, Maine can produce a skilled, resilient STEM workforce.
Published
February 2, 2021

UMaine System runs into problems with expanded testing regime

The system's partnership with a new testing provider gets off to a bumpy start when there are long waits and problems reading barcodes on sample tubes.
Published
January 29, 2021

UMaine System won’t require COVID-19 vaccines for students or staff

The seven campuses will still encourage everyone who wants vaccinations to get them, a spokesman said.
Published
January 15, 2021

First-year student applications down in UMaine System

Applications from in-state students have declined more than twice as fast as out-of-state applications, the system said.
Published
January 15, 2021

Maine colleges will expand COVID-19 testing for spring semester

The University of Maine System announces a move to weekly testing for all in-person staff and students as some private colleges also plan for more rigorous screening.

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Published
December 23, 2020

Commentary: To boldly go where education in Maine has not gone before

High schoolers taking online early college classes from UMaine at Fort Kent will benefit from a collaboration that bridges education and emerging technologies.
Published
November 25, 2020

UMaine System, unions settle dispute over retirees’ health insurance

The deal affects about 3,000 retirees, who will now have the option of keeping a group health plan that would have been replaced by a health exchange system.
Published
November 19, 2020

UMaine System pauses health insurance change after retirees sue

The lawsuit stems from the decision to switch the retirees from a group benefits plan to a Medicare exchange.
Published
November 19, 2020

Maine Voices: Job-based health insurance no longer meets needs of employers, workers

Publicly funded, privately provided universal care would free businesses, nonprofits, municipalities and government agencies to focus on more important matters.
Published
November 16, 2020

UMaine System to hire ombudsman to assist retirees with insurance change

The ombudsman will be charged with helping to guide the transition to a new health insurance exchange that has met pushback from unions and retired employees.