Office of the President
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Office of the President
Office of the President
Office of the President
Joan Ferrini-Mundy | President, University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias
Joan Ferrini-Mundy is the 21st president of the University of Maine and its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias, and the vice chancellor for research and innovation for the University of Maine System.
Since she became president in 2018, Dr. Ferrini-Mundy has worked to position UMaine as a learner-centered R1 university and a key driver in advancing Maine’s workforce and economy. In early 2022 and again in 2025, she supported UMaine’s designation as an R1 Carnegie Classification research university, joining the ranks of the nation’s top universities engaged in high levels of impactful research. Since 2024, she has spearheaded the Strategic Reenvisioning initiative to align academic programs, research, and community engagement to meet the future needs of UMaine’s students and redefine the university’s role as the R&D department of the state of Maine.
Dr. Ferrini-Mundy is an active leader nationally and in Maine. At the national level, she serves as a member of the National Science Board and the Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics (TPSE) board and previously chaired the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) Board of Directors and the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences. In Maine, she is a member of the Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board and the Board of Directors of the Strategic Work Team of the Maine Economic Development Strategy, as well as serving on the boards of Maine & Co., and Maine Public.
In Spring 2025, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) named Dr. Ferrini-Mundy the recipient of its 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to education research and public policy. Dr. Ferrini-Mundy is also co-PI of a transformative and historic $320 million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation to improve student experiences and educational opportunities of the people of Maine and beyond.
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Office of the President
Alumni Hall, Suite 200, Orono, ME, 04469
Tel: 207.581.1512
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Fax: 207.581.1517
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Email: umpresident@maine.edu
Office of the President
Alumni Hall, Suite 200, Orono, ME, 04469
Tel: 207.581.1512
|
Fax: 207.581.1517
|
Email: umpresident@maine.edu
Orono, Maine
207.581.1865
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Joan Ferrini-Mundy | President, University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias
Joan Ferrini-Mundy is the 21st president of the University of Maine and its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias, and the vice chancellor for research and innovation for the University of Maine System.
Since she became president in 2018, Dr. Ferrini-Mundy has worked to position UMaine as a learner-centered R1 university and a key driver in advancing Maine’s workforce and economy. In early 2022 and again in 2025, she supported UMaine’s designation as an R1 Carnegie Classification research university, joining the ranks of the nation’s top universities engaged in high levels of impactful research. Since 2024, she has spearheaded the Strategic Reenvisioning initiative to align academic programs, research, and community engagement to meet the future needs of UMaine’s students and redefine the university’s role as the R&D department of the state of Maine.
Dr. Ferrini-Mundy is an active leader nationally and in Maine. At the national level, she serves as a member of the National Science Board and the Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics (TPSE) board and previously chaired the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) Board of Directors and the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences. In Maine, she is a member of the Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board and the Board of Directors of the Strategic Work Team of the Maine Economic Development Strategy, as well as serving on the boards of Maine & Co., and Maine Public.
In Spring 2025, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) named Dr. Ferrini-Mundy the recipient of its 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to education research and public policy. Dr. Ferrini-Mundy is also co-PI of a transformative and historic $320 million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation to improve student experiences and educational opportunities of the people of Maine and beyond.
Office Hours
Event/Speaking Requests
News
At UMaine, NIH leader says AI could reshape medicine and expand rural care
UMaine names 2026 valedictorian, co-salutatorians
Maine educators invited to workshop on computer science learning and teaching
More News
Messages
Dean of Students finalist presentation
VPFA & CBO finalist presentations
Celebrating the achievements of our community — April 16, 2026
More Messages
Speeches
AERA Public Service Lecture — April 13, 2026
Research Funding Panel Forum — March 9, 2026
State of the University Address — March 4, 2026
More Speeches
Committees and Initiatives
Strategic Re-Envisioning
UMS Transforms UMaine
Budget Materials
Board of Visitors
Strategic Vision and Values
Cultural Affairs Committee
Past and Current Committees and Initiatives
Follow on Social Media
Office of the President
Alumni Hall, Suite 200, Orono, ME, 04469
Tel: 207.581.1512
|
Fax: 207.581.1517
|
Email: umpresident@maine.edu
Office of the President
Alumni Hall, Suite 200, Orono, ME, 04469
Tel: 207.581.1512
|
Fax: 207.581.1517
|
Email: umpresident@maine.edu
Orono, Maine
207.581.1865
Explore
The Arts
Careers
Cooperative Extension
Directory
Early College
Library
Strategic Partnerships
Information
Visit Campus
Campus Map
Events
Giving
Recreation Center
President
Resources
Net Price Calculator
Financial Aid
Current Students
Faculty and Staff
myUMaine
Navigate
Communication
News
Emergency
Marketing and Communications
Events and Hospitality
The Arts
Careers
Cooperative Extension
Directory
Early College
Library
Strategic Partnerships
Visit Campus
Campus Map
Events
Giving
Recreation Center
President
Net Price Calculator
Financial Aid
Current Students
Faculty and Staff
myUMaine
Navigate
News
Emergency
Marketing and Communications
Events and Hospitality