Apr 20, 2024  
2022-2023 UMM Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 UMM Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Dean/Campus Director Welcome Message


Welcome to the University of Maine at Machias! We are a regional campus of the University of Maine, located near the Bold Coast of Downeast Maine in the rural community of Machias. Our small campus has deep connections to the Downeast community, the region, and the state.

Our students, faculty, and staff are deeply committed to service learning and community engagement. We strive for excellence in teaching, with an emphasis on experiential learning and active research. Our faculty are experts in their respective fields, as well as mentors and advisors to students.

Our academic programming is intentional and designed to enhance student success and perseverance toward career goals. Our alumni form a strong network including:

  • healthcare workers
  • educators
  • counselors
  • business and outdoor leaders
  • marine biologists
  • artists
  • writers
  • fishery and aquaculture technicians
  • recreationists and conservationists

Our university community is close knit. We welcome and encourage diverse learners and community members and we strive to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment for all. Our student groups and extracurricular activities offer myriad opportunities for involvement.

We warmly welcome you to the University of Maine at Machias and we look forward to supporting you as you journey toward not only a college degree, but also a transformational experience in preparation for lifelong well-being, purposeful work, and community engagement.

 

Best wishes,

 

Heather Ball

Interim Dean and Campus Director