Students move into University of Maine Augusta’s first dormitory

Hallowell’s Stevens Hall will house 36 students, with a second dormitory planned for the 2020-2021 school year.

USM announces $1 million gift to fund need-based scholarships

The donation from The Lunder Foundation will support an endowed scholarship program aimed at helping Maine residents with demonstrated financial need.

No tuition increase at Maine community colleges this fall

Tuition at Maine's seven community colleges will remain unchanged at $94 per credit hour for Maine students.

USM president: In order to grow, university must address issues of equity, justice

Disciplinary actions, hiring policies and resource allocation should reflect answers to questions about access, safety, opportunity, visibility and power.

‘Nobody is perfect’: Felicity Huffman’s co-stars come to her defense in college admissions scandal

USM finds its hiring of former Kennebunk superintendent was done properly

But the internal review will yield some changes in the faculty hiring process, including a new requirement for diversity statements in all applications for permanent positions.

University of Maine Augusta celebrates its 30th anniversary of distance learning

UMA’s distance education ‘brings classes to students rather than have them come to classes.’

SMCC streamlines student application process as enrollment declines

On-the-Spot Acceptance Days will make it easier for students to apply to Southern Maine Community College, where enrollment is down 14% since 2011.

Maine Voices: Time for public higher education to walk the walk on equal pay

For too long, poverty wages have been the norm in adjunct teaching, a profession dominated by women. State officials must change that.

Lots of ‘cool science’ at Bates spurred by federal program

The $104 million that taxpayers have allocated to encourage biomedical research in Maine has contributed to the growth of student-focused scientific training at Bates and other Maine colleges.