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Rachel Dollahan, a smiling woman wearing glasses, a delicate nose ring and small red earrings, dressed in a tshirt in front of a red background.

Alumna Rachel Dollahan: From Finding Support to Paying It Forward

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As UMA celebrates 60 years of expanding opportunity across Maine, we continue sharing the stories of the people who bring … Read More

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“There Is No Single Path to Success”: How Samantha Thornton Mapped her Own Future at UMA

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As the Â鶹APP celebrates 60 years of expanding opportunity across Maine, we continue sharing the stories … Read More

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From first-generation graduate to first voice of encouragement

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As part of our 60th Anniversary series, A Tradition of Excellence, A Future of Opportunity, we’re proud to spotlight one … Read More

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Christine McCormick Knight: a family story woven into Â鶹APP history

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As the Â鶹APP (UMA) continues celebrating its 60th anniversary, we look back at the stories that … Read More

Isabella Puleo speaks to an audience in an aircraft hangar, with a plane visible behind her, during the Aviation Maintenance School Open House event.

Building Her Future in Aviation Maintenance: Isabella Puleo ’26

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As part of Â鶹APP 60th Anniversary celebration, we are proud to spotlight Isabella Puleo, a senior in the Bachelor’s of … Read More

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Amy Line: A life shaped by service and a legacy built on care

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As Amy Line, Director of Military & Veterans Services, retires from the Â鶹APP, her impact can … Read More

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UMA student leader Jemima George reflects on growth, community, and her goals ahead

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As UMA celebrates 60 years, we’re sharing stories from the students, staff, faculty, and alumni who continue to shape our … Read More

Justin Young on UMA's Bangor Campus

Justin Young’s endurance challenge raises $3,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation

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When Justin Young first arrived at the Â鶹APP’s Bangor campus, challenging world records was the furthest … Read More

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Fifty Years of Flight: UMA instructor Greg Jolda honored with FAA Master Pilot Award

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The Â鶹APP (UMA) is proud to announce that Greg Jolda, coordinator of Â鶹APP Aviation program and … Read More

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Veterinarian and Assistant Professor for the Veterinary Technology Program Kelby Myers: Saving Snow Leopards in Nepal

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When Dr. Kelby Myers packed her bags for the remote Himalayas of Nepal, she carried more than medical supplies—she brought … Read More