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Located in Portland but serving students and employers statewide, the University of Maine Graduate & Professional Center brings together programs in law, business, and public policy to train the workforce of the future and grow Maine’s economy. The Maine Center and its affiliated programs develop cross-disciplinary, experiential, and market-driven programming for graduate students in its three focus disciplines. We also deliver programming tailored to the evolving needs of Maine’s civic, non-profit, business, and legal communities.

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Featured Program: Public Health

People with expertise in public health, health policy, and epidemiology have never been needed more. The Muskie School of Public Service offers two levels of advanced training in public health – a masters degree and a certificate program – that prepare students to address today’s complex population health and health services needs.

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The Maine Center podcast

“The Greater Good” explores complex and emerging issues in law, business, and public policy. The podcast features Maine Center-affiliated students, alumni, faculty, and outside guests. Episode topics include information privacy, rural health, immigration law, regulatory compliance, and more. Visit our podcast page to learn more about this project and listen to the episodes.

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Case Studies

How the people and programs of the Maine Center are innovating education and advancing Maine.

Case short title - Rural Lawyer Project

Case short description - Reducing the obstacles rural Mainers face in accessing justice.