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UMM hosting holiday party, and you’re all invited!

The University of Maine at Machias will host its annual Community Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 19, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reynolds Center. President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Head of Campus Andrew Egan will be present. Children’s activities will include an inflatable bounce house, cookie decorating and card making for local nursing home residents. UMM’s […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Will McCorckle ’16

This month’s spotlight shines on William (Will) McCorkle from Topsham, Maine who graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Recreation and Tourism Management.  Will is current working as Assistant Aquatic Director/Swim Coach for the YWCA in Lewiston, Maine. Tell us a little bit about what you are doing now.   I am […]

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Student Performances Open to Public

Students of the Interdisciplinary Fine Arts Program at the University of Maine at Machias will celebrate the end of the semester with a series of free concerts. On December 10, at 7 p.m., the recital will feature performances by the Belly Dance Class, Vocal Trio and Chamber Ensemble at the UMM Performing Arts Center. On […]

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UMM Athletics Hosting Gift Drive, Dec 7 & 9

Admission to two home basketball games at the University of Maine at Machias will be free to anyone bringing a donated gift for a local family. This gift drive will take place at the men’s game on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m. and the women’s game on Sunday, December 9 at 1 p.m. Both […]

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Tunes at Noon: Low Tide Trio

The University of Maine at Machias Tunes at Noon series will feature a performance from one of UMM’s own students, Mackie Hood. Performing as part of the Low Tide Trio, Hood will play upbeat jazz and covers of hits on Tuesday, December 11 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The trio also features Kelly Bryand […]

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Taylor Coburn Senior Show to Open in Art Gallery

The University of Maine at Machias presents “Līve”, an exhibit of sculptures by Taylor Coburn exploring the human figure and its relationship with nature, on display from December 7th to 21st at the UMM Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held on Friday, December 7 from 5-7 p.m. The Art Gallery is located in […]

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Question 4 Passed!

Thanks to all of our friends, neighbors and partners for supporting Question 4 on election day. Funding from the bond will help us make the University of Maine at Machias an even better place to study, play and work as we continue to serve our students and Down East communities.

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Musical Duo to Appear at UMM on Nov. 28

Boston-based indie duo The Western Den will perform at the University of Maine at Machias on Wednesday, November 28 at 8 p.m. They describe their forthcoming debut album A Light Left On as “orchestral, ethereal, and complex.” This event will be held in the UMM Performing Arts Center. Tickets are free to students and $5 […]

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University of Maine at Machias student-athlete recognized with national award

Machias, Maine — University of Maine at Machias junior Dawn Johnson has been named Student Athlete of the Year for Division 2 soccer by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). Awarded for academic performance and community involvement, the annual award is one of three individual awards presented by USCAA at its banquet on Nov. […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Tim Heavrin ’94, Corrections Officer

The Alumni Spotlight shines this month on Tim Heavrin, who graduated from the University of Maine at Machias in 1994 with a major in English and Secondary Education. Tell us a little bit about what you are doing now. Currently, I am serving as the shift supervisor (rank of Sargent) at the Arizona State Prison […]

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