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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 8:54 am in News
By Mario Moretto

University of Maine President Robert Kennedy announced Wednesday that he will resign June 1, 2011.
Kennedy’s resignation allows him to transition to a position where he will oversee special projects in statewide economic development and educational opportunity, …


Thursday, January 28th, 2010, 1:09 am in News
Chancellor sticks to claim that the system is in a dangerous financial situation
By William P. Davis

University of Maine System Chancellor Richard Pattenaude responded to concerns that the system overstated the precariousness of its financial situation.


Thursday, December 17th, 2009, 11:08 am in News
New analysis confirms earlier report: Maine's universities are in good financial health
By Daniel MacLeod, The Free Press

An independent analysis the University of Maine System and the University of Southern Maine are in sound financial shape has student leaders questioning why administrators are planning to cut academic programs to balance budgets.
According to the …


Thursday, September 17th, 2009, 1:50 am in Opinion

The Issue: Chancellor Pattenaude’s plan to restructure the University of Maine System.
What We Think: The Chancellor’s plan should cut administrative costs, not make cuts that will impede our education.


Thursday, September 10th, 2009, 2:12 am in News
By William P. Davis

UMaine President Robert Kennedy serves on the Board of Directors at FairPoint Communications — a paid position he has held since March 2008.


Monday, May 18th, 2009, 4:38 pm in News
By William P. Davis

The University of Maine System Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition by 5.8 percent, bringing next year’s weighted system-wide tuition to $6,985.