FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual Homecoming celebration from Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 21. Three fun-filled days will feature a variety of events, including bouncy houses, a community barbecue, bonfire, live music, athletic competitions, a presentation of the new Landmark sculpture and homecoming brunch. […]
Data show that The County has more new nurses than any other region in the state.
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As summer started, the University of Maine System announced it had achieved its highest summer enrollment since 2011.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester. This list includes full-time and part-time students. “Congratulations to the students who have earned a place on the UMFK dean’s and academic recognition lists,” said UMFK President Deb Hedeen. “The dean’s list honors our full-time students, while the […]
FORT KENT, Maine – Calling all Bengals! The University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association is thrilled to announce the inaugural “UMFK Alumni Day” set for Sunday, Sept. 7 at Hadlock Field in Portland. This exciting event, held in partnership with the Portland Sea Dogs, promises an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, community spirit […]
FORT KENT, Maine — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of Maine at Fort Kent a federal TRIO Student Support Services grant to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. The five-year grant provides support to the university with $356,773 annually, totaling nearly $1.8 million […]
FORT KENT, Maine – UMFK is proud to announce a special recognition of the profound and culturally rich symphonic compositions of Professor Scott Brickman, Ph.D. His body of work, particularly his five symphonies composed between 2006 and 2020, offers a compelling musical journey deeply rooted in his Baltic and Slavic ethnic background. The University of […]
Recently, he started branching into fine art. His most recent piece arrived on the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus last week.
FORT KENT, Maine – On May 9 at the University of Maine at Fort Kent 136 nursing students graduated from the program. Twenty-five participated in the 40th annual UMFK Nurse Pinning Ceremony at the Sports Center on the UMFK campus. The following BSN students received their nursing pins: Hannah M. Albert (Madawaska); Livia G. Bouchard […]
On May 8 six University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students were honored at the first UMFK Nurse Pinning Ceremony held on the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus. This historic event marked the culmination of their nursing education through a unique partnership between UMFK and UMPI. The program allows students to begin […]
