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3 months ago

UMFK Alumni Day at Portland Sea Dogs

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 […]

3 months ago

UMFK’s TRIO Student Support Services grant renewed

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 […]

3 months ago

UMFK celebrates Professor Brickman’s symphonic works inspired by Baltic and Slavic heritage

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 […]

4 months ago

UMFK nursing students honored at pinning ceremony

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 […]

4 months ago

UMFK nursing students honored at pinning ceremony at UMPI

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 […]

5 months ago

Thanks from the University of Maine System

To the editor:
On behalf of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees, I want to thank the University of Maine at Presque Isle — and Aroostook County — for hosting our May meeting.

5 months ago

UMFK Alumni Association Board is accepting nominations for ‘Outstanding Alumni’ award

FORT KENT, Maine — Each year the University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association recognizes a UMFK alumnus or alumna for their outstanding character, professional achievement, distinguished leadership, service to UMFK and service to the community.  Without your input, we are unable to present a deserving individual the appropriate recognition. The Alumni Association Board […]

5 months ago

UMFK to host first Bengal Overnight Track & Field Camp

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department will host the first-ever Bengal Overnight Track & Field Camp this summer. The camp will run from Sunday, June 22 through Thursday, June 26. Registration is open to all students ages 10 to 18. The cost is $595 per camper. A $100 […]

5 months ago

UMFK offers two action-packed Bengal Overnight Soccer Camps

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department will host two action-packed Bengal Overnight Soccer Camps this summer. The first camp will run from Sunday, June 22 through Thursday, June 26, and the second from Sunday, July 27 through Thursday, July 31. Registration is open to all students entering grades […]