Education

4 weeks ago

UMFK student advances research through INBRE Fellowship

FORT KENT, Maine — Georgia Burton is making the most of her opportunities at the University of Maine at Fort Kent as she pursues her ultimate dream of earning a doctorate in physical therapy.   The Westmoreland, Jamaica native is in her senior year at UMFK, where she expects to complete her bachelor of science in […]

4 weeks ago

NMCC open house welcomes prospective students to experience college life firsthand

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College welcomed more than 300 visitors to campus for its 2025 Open House on Friday, Oct. 17, giving high school students from across Maine the chance to explore NMCC’s programs, meet faculty and current students and experience the welcoming atmosphere that defines the college community. The event encouraged […]

1 month ago

UMFK to host open house

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual fall open house for prospective college-bound students on Friday, Nov. 7 to give them a chance to experience campus life.  “Our fall open house is one of the best ways for students to truly experience the spirit of UMFK,” said […]

1 month ago

NMCC honors new members at Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College held its fall induction ceremony for the Alpha Phi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on Oct. 8. The event recognized academic excellence and welcomed 14 new members into the international honor society for two-year colleges. The ceremony opened with remarks from PTK Advisor Robert Carlson, followed […]

1 month ago

Houlton High School Alumni Association launches Student Opportunity Fund

HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton High School Alumni Association has announced the creation of the Houlton Student Opportunity Fund, a new initiative designed to ensure that every Houlton High School student can access essential educational and enrichment opportunities while still in school. The Student Opportunity Fund will provide financial assistance for experiences that go beyond […]

2 months ago

NMCC’s TRIO program awarded five-year federal renewal

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College has secured continued federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program, ensuring essential services remain available to students through 2030. The five-year grant allows NMCC to keep offering academic advising, tutoring, financial aid assistance, career guidance and transfer planning to eligible students, with the goal of […]