Welcome to Buchanan Alumni House
A Place to Call Home
After years of planning and hard work by UMaine alumni leaders, reunion classes, and friends, the dream of having an alumni house became a reality. And what a reality it is! The University of Maine’s stunning Buchanan Alumni House is everything we had hoped for . . . and more. From its handsome Georgian exterior perfectly matched to UMaine’s historic architecture, to its spacious and elegantly appointed interiors, Buchanan Alumni House has met – and indeed exceeded – our highest expectations! With more than 13,000 alumni taking part, the campaign to construct Buchanan Alumni House was the largest in UMaine’s history. Built and maintained entirely through private monies, Buchanan Alumni House is truly a “Place to Call Home” for more than 100,000 alumni and friends of the university. We hope you enjoy browsing our website.
News & Events

UMaine System Nursing Students Volunteer to Administer Vaccines
Time and again, Maine's university students prove their penchant for community participation and selfless acts, even in the midst of a global pandemic. Over 250 nursing students from the University of Maine System have volunteered in recent weeks to assist in the...
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Black Bear Facts
Black Bear Facts We all know and love Bananas, the black bear mascot for UMaine. But how much do you know about the live black bears of the Maine woods? Check out this link to learn some interesting facts about the wild black bears of North America. Maine Black...
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Maine Movies – Stephen King Films
This month’s instalment of Maine Movies focuses not on a singular film but rather a collection of works. While this is old news to most Maine residents, it may come as a surprise to many others. Stephen King is one of Maine’s most prolific and famous authors, and the...
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Dangerous Waters Near Matinicus Island
This essay by one of our student employees, Jordan Farnsworth, explores the fascinating history of territorial conflict on and around the island of Matinicus, off the coast of Knox County.
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