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University of Maine at Fort Kent receives largest research grant in institution’s history

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent has received the largest research grant in the institution’s history, securing a five-year, $649,836 total award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture […]

2 months ago

UMFK nursing students honored at pinning ceremony

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent celebrated the next generation of healthcare professionals during the 41st annual nurse pinning ceremony May 8 at the UMFK Sports Center. The event, themed “The Power of Nurses,” honored 21 bachelor of science in nursing students who took part in the traditional pinning rite. […]

2 months ago

UMFK celebrates first graduate of forest management program

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is celebrating Nick Alpeza as the first graduate of the University’s new bachelor of science in forest management program, marking a significant milestone for both Alpeza and the future of forestry education at Maine’s northernmost university.

4 months ago

Assistant Resident TRiO Tutor at UMFK

FORT KENT, Maine — In his role as the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s new Assistant Resident TRiO Tutor program’s tutorial resident assistant, Angel Solis Anguiano prefers using the “see one, do one, teach one” learning model in assisting fellow students with their studies.  The hands-on learning model dates to 19th century surgical training, […]