by Sara Abronze | Mar 14, 2026 | News
Hello Members, Today, I write about a critical state funding gap that affects early college students across all UMS campuses. To sustain student success and opportunities for folks in rural communities, the Early College program must be funded as it was originally...
by Lisa Hinckley | Mar 11, 2026 | News
Hello everyone, I’m Emma Roose, and I’m approaching 10 years of service at the University of Southern Maine. For my first 9 years, I worked as an Academic Advisor supporting our undergrad students. This past September, I transitioned into a new role as Senior...
by Sara Abronze | Feb 7, 2026 | News
They say the best things in life are free, but if you see an extra $500 in your UMS paycheck, don’t be fooled; it’s just a loan you never applied for. Finding an overpayment is like discovering a premium channel has been added to your TV for free—until UMS shows up...
by Sara Abronze | Feb 6, 2026 | News
Our local UMPSA union, the Maine Education Association (MEA), and the National Education Association (NEA) operate as a powerful three-tiered advocacy network. While our local union addresses the immediate needs of our specific district and the MEA champions...
by Sara Abronze | Feb 3, 2026 | News
Hello UMPSA Members, Today, I am writing to express my profound concern regarding the recent ICE enforcement operation, “Catch of the Day,” and the significant distress it has caused our employees across the University of Maine System. The timing of...
by Sara Abronze | Jan 7, 2026 | News
Every January, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day to reflect on the collective body of work of a man who fought for civil rights, racial equality, justice, and labor union advocacy. Dr. King believed that civil rights were closely connected to the labor...
