University of Maine

Engineers, scientists, and technicians are among those who will be laid off effective June 6.

The University of Maine announced today that the federal government has restored $4.5 million in Sea Grant funding, which had been terminated in February.

The energy department suspended a $12.5 million award just as a test array was set to launch offshore.

UMaine officials announced Thursday that the flagship campus in Orono will pause all new offers of fellowships and teaching and research assistantships citing the uncertainty of state and federal funding.

Student activists today called on the University of Maine system Board of Trustees to reverse their decision to remain invested in Israeli companies and any U.S.-based companies doing business with or in Israel.

Students at The University of Maine held a Pro-Palestinian protest today despite threats from President Donald Trump this week targeting universities that allow "illegal" protests. Activists on the campus in Orono say they expanded the scope of their rally to speak out against the threats.

The trend mirrors a national picture of rebounding international enrollment following the pandemic.

The new Green Engineering and Materials laboratory will be used to accelerate the production of 3D printed boats and renewable energy and transportation infrastructure.

The potential economic impact of the labor dispute on Maine and the U.S. remains unclear.

The center will house research and workforce training programs.