The grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will fund technology improvements at 42 higher education and health care sites around the state.
University of Maine System
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Science, tech work a boon for Mainers
By refocusing resources, creating new learning paths and integrating educational systems with private-sector partners, Maine can produce a skilled, resilient STEM workforce.
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UMaine System runs into problems with expanded testing regime
The system’s partnership with a new testing provider gets off to a bumpy start when there are long waits and problems reading barcodes on sample tubes.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System won’t require COVID-19 vaccines for students or staff
The seven campuses will still encourage everyone who wants vaccinations to get them, a spokesman said.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
First-year student applications down in UMaine System
Applications from in-state students have declined more than twice as fast as out-of-state applications, the system said.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine colleges will expand COVID-19 testing for spring semester
The University of Maine System announces a move to weekly testing for all in-person staff and students as some private colleges also plan for more rigorous screening.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: To boldly go where education in Maine has not gone before
High schoolers taking online early college classes from UMaine at Fort Kent will benefit from a collaboration that bridges education and emerging technologies.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System, unions settle dispute over retirees’ health insurance
The deal affects about 3,000 retirees, who will now have the option of keeping a group health plan that would have been replaced by a health exchange system.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System pauses health insurance change after retirees sue
The lawsuit stems from the decision to switch the retirees from a group benefits plan to a Medicare exchange.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Job-based health insurance no longer meets needs of employers, workers
Publicly funded, privately provided universal care would free businesses, nonprofits, municipalities and government agencies to focus on more important matters.