After decades of competing, public universities are collaborating for Maine
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Maine's public universities have shifted from competing for students to collaborating for them, sharing programs, faculty, and resources across campuses to expand access statewide. The approach is working, with enrollment growing for seven straight semesters and a recent credit outlook upgrade from S&P Global.
Originally published: February 22, 2026
Author: Dannel Malloy
Position: Chancellor
Institution: University of Maine System
Published by: Portland Press Herald