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President’s Message: March 2026

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...

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Member Spotlight: Emma Roose

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...

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Protect Your Paycheck: Verify Before You Spend

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...

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