
Throughout February 2023 we are celebrating Women in Sports month, an annual event made even more special this year as the nation joins in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Since 1972, this amendment has prohibited discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities, including athletics, that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX played a large role in providing several opportunities for women, paving the way for all-americans, champions, record holders, and pioneers over the past 50 years at UMaine.
To honor the 50th anniversary of Title IX and celebrate our former female student-athletes and the future of women’s athletics at UMaine we invite you to make a gift to support your favorite team.

We heard you!
You have been asking us to consider converting our giving timeline from a July 1-June 30 fiscal year to a January 1-December 31 calendar year to match the tax year. On January 1, 2023, we converted to a calendar year cycle.
Thank you for your input and for all that you do for the University of Maine. We will keep you updated throughout the process.
Please contact us if you have any questions.

The Grand Opening of the E. James and Eileen P. Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center was held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

University of Maine Foundation President/CEO Jeff Mills recognized with national award for foundation leadership
The President and CEO of the University of Maine Foundation is one of two leaders honored with the national 2022 CASE Commonfund College and University Foundation Award.
Jeffery Mills, Ph.D., President and CEO of the University of Maine Foundation, was recognized for his contributions at the 2022 CASE Conference for College and University Foundations in April.

2022 Annual Report
The annual report theme is “Our Journey”.
As alumni and friends of the University of Maine, we have shared a similar journey from the time we crossed one of the bridges that led us to our first encounter with the University of Maine in Orono. Although our paths are all quite different, the journey has taken us to this place—one where we have a desire to give back and support the many things we love about the college of our hearts, always. This special place continues to have a hold on us. Generations of us have made a difference for those who have traveled those bridges behind us and generations will continue the journey after us.
Over $43.5 million raised to bolster excellence at UMaine
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Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center opens at UMaine to address student demand, employer needs
The Ferland’s gift in 2018 was an important catalyst for the center funding, said University of Maine Foundation President Jeff Mills. “Their generosity and vision inspired others which led us to the finish line for completing this state-of-the-art center,” Jeff Mills...

Crispin Kamundala
Our student gratitude story this week features Crispin Kamundala, a 4th-year political science student with a double minor in legal studies and foreign affairs. He received the John M. Nickerson scholarship. The John Mitchell Nickerson University of Maine Memorial...

Celebrating the University of Maine Classes of 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018, and Senior Alumni
Your gift might qualify for a match from the University of Maine Foundation!
Crispin Kamundala
Our student gratitude story this week features Crispin Kamundala, a 4th-year political science student with a double minor in legal studies and foreign affairs. He received the John M. Nickerson scholarship. The John Mitchell Nickerson University of Maine Memorial...
Chanthu Millay
Chanthu Millay, class of 2022, has possessed a passion for both helping others and creating art for as long as she can remember. Chanthu grew up as one of 12, and often helped her younger siblings with their studies. Even with her free time, Chanthu’s passion...
Makaila Bailey – Class of 2023
Makaila Bailey, a student in the Environmental Horticulture Program, has had a significant impact on our campus. This past summer, she started working to propagate the Campana elm tree, which lived next to Hitchner Hall for over 150 years. Before it had to be removed...
Louis Rosenthall – Class of 2025
Louis Rosenthall has possessed a desire to help other people since he was young. He comes from a family of nurses, and has seen how hard nurses work to make a positive difference. By the time Louis was a freshman in high school, he knew that he wanted to be a part of...
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