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160 Years of Exploration

Rooted in º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s heritage, we serve as a cornerstone of cultural enrichment, scientific advancement and community impact, proudly stewarding the Pine Tree State from mountains to coastline to ensure a vibrant tomorrow for º£½ÇÉçÇø and beyond.

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º£½ÇÉçÇø’s top-tier research university – Carnegie

Land Grant


º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s land-grant university, committed to stewardship of people and planet

Division I Athletics

º£½ÇÉçÇø Black Bears compete in NCAA Division I as part of the America East Conference

120,000 Alumni Worldwide


Our network of Black Bears are changing º£½ÇÉçÇø and beyond

Explore Uº£½ÇÉçÇø

Explore Uº£½ÇÉçÇø

Pursue Blue Horizons

We are powered by ingenuity and driven by exploration.

Our Impact

º£½ÇÉçÇø’s Next Horizon

Research and Development with Uº£½ÇÉçÇø

Uº£½ÇÉçÇø is driving research and development across the state, creating new pathways for startup companies, helping researchers commercialize new technologies, and reinvigorating heritage industries.

Work With Us

The University of º£½ÇÉçÇø is a catalyst for research and development of new technologies, a key partner for commercialization, and serves as an industry connector for companies in º£½ÇÉçÇø and beyond. Learn more about our strategic partnerships and research offices here.

Strategic Partnerships at Uº£½ÇÉçÇø

Research at Uº£½ÇÉçÇø

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Visit Campus

Our flagship campus in Orono and regional campus in Machias are ready to welcome new and returning Black Bears alike. Start planning your visit now!

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