University of Maine

The University of Maine is a public educational institute located in Orono, Maine , United States . Founded in 1865 , the university is part of the University of Maine System . Its motto is "Dirigo" .

The University of Maine operates in the fields of education , school , higher education , and university . It also has the status of an organization .

The University of Maine has been accredited by various organizations, including the American Psychological Association , National Association of Schools of Art and Design , National Association of Schools of Music , Institute of Food Technologists , Society of American Foresters , New England Commission of Higher Education , Society of Wood Science and Technology , Computing Sciences Accreditation Board , American Dietetic Association , Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET , and Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET .

The university is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association , University of Maine System , Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) , and National Athletic Association . The University of Maine has been assigned 14 patents .

Subsidiaries of the University of Maine include the Collins Center for the Arts , Darling Marine Center , University of Maine at Machias , University of Maine System , University of Maine at Farmington , University of Maine at Augusta , University of Maine School of Law , University of Maine at Presque Isle , University of Maine at Fort Kent , University of Maine Museum of Art , and University of Maine Press .