CAMPUS PROFILE: University of Maine
University of Maine is a public university within the Maine State University System. Around 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled at the university.
Campus Reform Campus Profiles evaluate individual American college campuses based on liberal bias, speech codes, and other relevant policies and factors.
University of Maine is a public university within the Maine State University System. Around 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled at the university.
Official Political Student Organizations:
Conservative Organizations:
College Republicans
Constitutional Republicans
Students for Life
Turning Point USA
Young Americans for Liberty
Liberal Organizations:
Black Student Union
College Democrats
Green Team
Her Campus
Young Democratic Socialists of America
OpenSecrets Data on University of Maine Employee Political Donations:
In the 2020 election cycle, 83.37% of University of Maine employee donations went to Democratic candidates in federal elections, while 16.63% of donations went to Republican candidates in federal elections, according to data from OpenSecrets.
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Rating:
University of Maine has been given a yellow light speech code. According to FIRE, this is due to “at least one university ambiguous policy that too easily encourages administrative abuse and arbitrary application.” FIRE also notes that a yellow light policy at a public institution is unconstitutional.
COVID-19:
University of Maine is NOT requiring a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students.
Stories by Campus Reform about University of Maine:
UMaine ‘Socialist and Marxist Studies Series’ targets ‘conservative elites’
The University of Maine is hosting a “Socialist and Marxist Studies” speaker series. One event blames American citizens’ distrust in government on “conservative elites.”
UMaine charges hefty fee for online diversity training
UMaine’s Hutchinson Center, whose purpose is to serve as an educational and cultural resource center to the mid-Coast region of Maine, will sponsor the program.
UMaine bans Christmas decorations in the name of diversity
Students have a “Save Christmas at UMaine” event planned for Friday, the last day of classes. Decorations previously displayed in the Memorial Union student center have been removed.
