For the first time in more than 20 years, the federal government has rejected the University of Maine at Farmington’s request for a grant for its college prep program, GEAR UP Maine.
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Central Maine colleges say coronavirus-testing efforts paying benefits
Officials from Thomas College and Colby College in Waterville and the University of Maine at Farmington have reported low numbers of infections and good cooperation from students and staff members as schools continue with testing.
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UMF holds virtual commencement
University of Maine at Farmington’s 2020 graduates enjoyed a two-day virtual commencement ceremony.
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NASA grant will help Maine scientist study wildfire effects
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has given $300,000 to a Maine professor to study whether an instrument on the International Space Station can help predict the effects of wildfires
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UMF terminates faculty member after sex abuse allegation
President Edward Serna in a statement Tuesday said the accusation stems from McInnes’ employment in New York City in the 1990s, and that the university knows of no concerns about McInnis while in he worked in Farmington.
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UMF student pleads not guilty to having sexually explicit materials of a child
Yue Li Liang of Orono was indicted by a grand jury last week.
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University of Maine asks court to dismiss student’s lawsuit
The student, who is being investigated for allegations of sexual misconduct, argued that the university hadn’t protected him.
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Climate Strikes scheduled to take place across Central Maine
Demonstrations to push for action on climate change will commence across the state on Friday morning, including four across Central Maine.
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Madison man, 19, charged with unwanted sexual contact at UMF
Police say Ashton A. Heald subjected a fellow student to unwanted sexual contact on campus in April.
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University of Arkansas – Fort Smith leader named UMF’s next president
Edward Serna, the interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, will take over as president at the University of Maine at Farmington on July 1.