University of Maine at Machias

The University of Maine at Machias (UMM) is a public educational institute that is part of the University of Maine System and located in Machias, Maine in the United States. It was founded in 1909 and operates in the education, higher education, and university industries.

UMM holds accreditation from both the Maine Department of Education and the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE/NEASC). The university is affiliated with several organizations including, but not limited to, the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Besides its affiliations with educational and recreational organizations, UMM is also connected to business-focused organizations such as the Maine Development Foundation and the Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Furthermore, UMM has a subsidiary named DownEast Institute.

In the realm of athletics, the university is a member of the Yankee Small College Conference, the National Athletic Association, and the National Small College Athletic Association. Additionally, UMM actively takes part in the Maine Campus Compact, which aims to foster civic engagement and social responsibility in higher education institutions across the state.