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The Graduate School at UMaine is the hub for graduate faculty and students. We support graduate students at UMaine from inquiry to graduation and maintain guidelines and qualification records for graduate faculty. https://linktr.ee/UMaineGraduateSchool
Former Peace Corps members can apply for a tuition-free degree in global policy at UMaine because of a new fellowship! Link in bio to read more!
November 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Join faculty and current graduate students for a brief overview of the Communication Sciences & Disorders program and learn about clinical, academic, and research opportunities!
October 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Graduate School took part in the 2025 UMaine CareerFest where we connected with many great prospective graduate students. We were very excited to see the continued interest in UMaine graduate programs!
September 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
All interested parties are invited to attend the Scholastic Book Fair to be held in Fogler Library’s reserve reading room during Family and Friends Weekend. The event will take place from 10am-6pm on September 26th and 10am-4pm on the 27th and 28th!
September 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Whether you’re starting fresh or polishing your final draft, join UMaine's Office of Research Development, The Office of Major Scholarships and The Graduate School for a quiet, supportive writing space with free pizza, coffee & soda!
September 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This fall, Fogler Library is proud to host a sustainability-themed email challenge on PFAs entitled "5 Days to Understanding PFAS: Protect Your Health and the Planet."
September 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Don't miss Professor Vassilios Kapaklis who will be giving a comprehensive lecture on magnetic metamaterials in Bennet Hall!
September 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Don't miss the award-winning archaeologist Kristina Douglass who will be giving a free lecture on archaeology, social memory, and climate change at the Donald P. Corbett Hall!
September 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Abdur Rehman Tariq, a Ph.D. student in Education at Umaine, Professor of World Language Education Timothy Reagan, and University of South Florida Professor Terry Osborn have a new journal article in the European Journal of English Language Teaching. Link below to read!

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September 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The GSG Executive Team would like to invite you to a networking and socializing event this Friday at Marsh Island Brewing Company in Orono from 4-6pm. Come and meet your executive team and other fellow grads!
September 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Come join the Professional Development Series hosted by UMaine's Office of
Research Development! This series provides a monthly networking and
educational experience for researchers across UMS.

All sessions are on Zoom from 12-1pm

Please register here to attend: www.eventcreate.com/e/ord-outreach
September 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Check out the work that Intermedia students have been doing over the summer, and be sure to follow @umaineintermediamfa on Instagram to keep up with all the happenings at the IMRC.

1.) "One step at a Time" by Chanthu Millay
2.) "Alter" by Celena Powell
3.) "Warrior" by Shekoufeh Hassanzarei
September 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
If you are a graduate student whose first language is not English, the Intensive English Institute (IEI) may provide valuable resources for you as you progress through your program at UMaine. Download their 2025 Student Handbook here: umaine.edu/iei/wp-conte...
September 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
September 6 is going to be a fun day in downtown Orono! A ton of activities, vendors, and live music will be available all day for all ages. Visit www.orono.org/1065/Orono-F... for more details
September 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We had a great turnout at our New Grad and TA orientation last week, beautiful day for it! Hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend and is ready to start the school year out strong.
September 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
NEW GRADUATE TA ORIENTATION

Save the date for this year's TA orientation on Wednesday, August 27 at 9:00 a.m. Learn what it is to be an instructor at UMaine, and meet and learn from other current and new TAs. Keep an eye on your inbox or visit umaine.edu/gradorientation for more information.
August 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
NEW GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION

Save the date for this year's New Graduate Student Orientation on Thursday, August 28 at 1:00 p.m. Meet other new grad students and learn how to maximize your time in grad school. Keep an eye on your inbox for registration details or visit umaine.edu/gradorientation
August 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The College of Liberal Arts and Science is hiring a Graduate Support Specialist to support the CLAS peer mentoring programs. This is a paid position for the Fall 2025 semester, $14.65/hour and ~8 hours per week. To apply, log into UMaine's CareerLink and search job listing ID 229179 by 8/8.
August 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
You could WIN one of ten $100 UMaine Bookstore gift cards. To be entered into the drawing, you must be registered for fall 2025 classes (400 level +) by 8/4/25. Everyone already registered will automatically be entered into the drawing.

Contact your advisor, remove any holds, and register!
July 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Graduate school partnered with UMaine athletics and recruited at UMaine Day with the Portland Sea Dogs. It was so great to meet so many alumni and future black bears.
July 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Irja Hepler wants to crack the code on the additive manufacturing cooling process to make 3D printing faster, stronger and more precise. Read the whole article here: umaine.edu/research/202...
July 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Graduate students living in Stodder may arrive as soon as Saturday, August 23!
July 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Anthropology and environmental policy Ph.D. student Chyanne Yoder is piloting systems for reusable food containers, reducing the need for single-use foodware. “Plastic production is very much a health issue as much as it is an environmental one,” Yoder said. umaine.edu/research/202...
July 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Complex Problem-Solving for Future Leaders is open for Fall 2025 enrollment for graduate students in any of the UMaine System schools. Wednesdays at 3:40 pm to 5:40pm, Maine Law in person & Zoom.

FMI: Charles.Norchi@Maine.edu
Paul.Mayewski@Maine.edu
Alice.Veazey@Maine.edu
June 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Registration is open for the Microbes and Social Equity (MSE) Summit on Microbiome Stewardship. Students, and professionals from any discipline, are encouraged to attend. microbesandsocialequity.com/events/mse-s...
June 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM