At the end of last year, the University of Maine System kicked off a renewed search for the next UMA president, this time chaired by a different trustee —

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/01/22/news/bangor/ums-michael-laliberte-payout-joam40zk0w/

“Current science is clear that the policy requiring that all University of Maine System students be vaccinated no longer serves its original purpose and is now detrimental to student learning, student enrollment, and student health.

Source: https://waldo.villagesoup.com/2023/03/01/gop-legislators-call-for-umaine-to-drop-covid-19-vaccination-requirements/

The projects were funded through revenue bonds approved by the University of Maine System in 2020.

Source: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/08/15/usm-celebrates-opening-of-first-residence-hall-on-portland-campus/

The University of Maine System, which worked with Storbeck Search during the previous presidential search, opted not to work with the firm again and instead selected ZRG Partners to lead this year’s search.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/03/23/university-of-maine-at-augusta-announces-four-semi-finalists-for-top-administrative-role/