Education

3 hours ago

UMPI professor awarded Maine Sea Grant for Atlantic salmon research

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Dr. Anna Vinton, UMPI assistant professor of ecosystem sustainability, has received a $5,000 Maine Sea Grant to collaborate with state and nonprofit partners in developing a new qualitative tool that will help identify the best combinations of salmon populations for restocking the Kennebec River. The computer model has the potential to help restore the Kennebec’s population of […]

2 days ago

UMFK launches online master of science in homeland security

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent has recently announced a new online master of science in homeland security designed to prepare new graduates and professionals to lead in an increasingly complex security environment shaped by cyber threats, natural disasters and public health emergencies. The fully online graduate program builds on […]

3 days ago

Mitchell receives Katahdin’s Principal’s Award

STACYVILLE, Maine — Olivia Mitchell, a senior at Katahdin High School, has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award, Principal Melanie Cullins announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement, leadership and citizenship. Throughout her years at Katahdin High School, Mitchell has […]

7 days ago

UMPI to host JA Titan Challenge

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is partnering with Junior Achievement of Maine to host the annual Titan Challenge.