The University of Maine is an institution of higher learning, granting undergraduate and graduate degrees. Its athletic teams are members of the America East Conference.
Noted Programs
University History
The school was founded in 1862 as the Maine College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts. It opened six years later, in 1868, with 12 students. The school was free until 1879, with students performing 15 labor hours each week rather than paying tuition. The university assumed its current name of the University of Maine in 1968. Most recently, in 2004, the university was accepted into the National Sea Grant College Program.
UMaine Lodging
The Black Bear Inn, located near campus, offers special Welcome Home rates to members of its Welcome Home Club. Membership is free, and the discounts can be up to 50% of the rack rate, so make sure to enroll before making a reservation.
University of Maine News and Articles
Official Site: University of Maine News
Campus Newspaper: "Orono voting on limiting unrelated roommates from three to five" (4/30/07)
Location newspaper: Bangor Daily News
UMaine Today Magazine: "In the Name of Their God"
University of Maine Leadership
- President: Robert A Kennedy
- 2005-2007-present: President
- 2000-2005: Vice president for Academic Affairs and Provost
- 2005-2007-present: President
Studying at University of Maine
- Undergraduate Academic Programs
- UMaine Graduate School
- University of Maine Notable Programs of Study:
- Aquaculture (88.1 KB)
- International Affairs (18.0 KB)
- Accelerated Binary Degree Program Osteopathic Medicine (29.0 KB)
- The Honors College
Prospective Students for the University of Maine
Visiting the University of Maine
- Official Site: Visit UMaine
University of Maine Student Media
Newspaper: Maine Campus
Radio: 91.9FM WMEB
University of Maine Sports Teams
Official Athletic site: University of Maine "Black Bears" Athletics
League Website: The Official Website of the America East Conference
Baseball: Black Bears Baseball
Softball: Black Bears Softball
