Thinking about ‘interdisciplinarity’ as a way of life

Thomas College receives CMP electric car grant

The college will receive $2,500 toward buying and installing plug-in electric vehicle charging equipment, the utility company said.

One-fourth of college women report unwanted sexual contact in new U.S. survey

About 150,000 participate in the online questionnaire.

UMF professor awarded grant to study forest fires

Drew Barton received an 18-month research grant that will investigate whether fires are transforming types of forest.

Pain produces big gains for UMaine System – projected deficit drops by $37 million

The chairman of the trustees says the board must focus on eliminating the deficit, ideally by 2019.

Maine schools vulnerable in vaccine debate, but hands tied

Parental rights to opt out remain strong after a bill to make it harder was vetoed, leaving districts with few options for getting more students inoculated.

Chancellor outlines long-term transformation of University of Maine System

The 'One University' initiative seeks to streamline costs and overhaul the academic offerings at each campus to reduce overlap.

UMA kicks off new academic year

Celebrating its 50th year, the University of Maine at Augusta is emphasizing a new approach to learning and problem solving.

Judge orders Middlebury College student reinstated

The student was expelled over allegations of sexual misconduct but later cleared of wrongdoing.

UMaine System trustees to discuss cost-saving consolidations, academic offerings at weekend meeting

The system is seeking a single accreditation for its seven campuses, and must erase a deficit expected to reach $69 million by 2019.