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‘Costs are already too high for many families’: Students react to tuition increases outlined at UMaine Presidential Town Hall

University of Maine President Dr. Ferrini-Mundy addresses the room at UMaine Town Hall on Mar. 24, 2025. Photo by Owen Bulmer

‘Costs are already too high for many families’: Students react to tuition increases outlined at UMaine Presidential Town Hall

By Izzi Stubbs on April 7, 2025

The University of Maine Administration held a Presidential Town Hall meeting on March 24 to announce budget changes beginning in Fall 2025. One of the…

Maine lawmakers hear testimony on seven proposed anti-abortion bills

Mabel Wadsworth Center sign and building where Ruhlin works as a community engagement manager. Photo by Elora Griswold

Maine lawmakers hear testimony on seven proposed anti-abortion bills

By Elora Griswold on March 31, 2025

Maine lawmakers heard testimony on seven bills seeking to restrict abortion access at the Judiciary State House on March 28. Advocates and healthcare providers believe…

Students respond to temporary USDA funding pause

A community board outside the UMaine Title IX office on campus. Photo by Alex Garcia

Students respond to temporary USDA funding pause

By Arianna Perdomo on March 31, 2025

The University of Maine’s commitment to provide communities the ability to learn and work towards success has allowed the system to become the state’s largest…

Maine Department of Education announces 18-credit lifetime cap on early-college programs

Landscape view of Old Town high school. Photo by Noah Futris

Maine Department of Education announces 18-credit lifetime cap on early-college programs

By Quinn D'Alessio on March 31, 2025

Maine’s Aspirations Program allows high school students to enroll in college courses and earn credits for free to gain experience in higher education and reduce…

After 500 days without a contract, University of Maine graduate workers push back on funding freeze

Sign outside Stodder Hall, home of the University of Maine Graduate School building on campus. Photo by Elora Griswold

After 500 days without a contract, University of Maine graduate workers push back on funding freeze

By Elora Griswold on March 31, 2025

The University of Maine paused new financial offers to graduate students for the 2025-26 academic year on March 27, and is facing criticism from graduate…