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County residents inducted into Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame

Three Aroostook County residents were recently inducted into the Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame. Inductees included Lise Pelletier of Fort Kent, Diane Castonguay of St. Agatha and Rep. John Martin, D-Eagle Lake.

UMFK professor awarded Trustee Professorship

The University of Maine System Chancellor, Dannel Malloy, has appointed UMFK Professor of Counseling Shawn Graham, LCPC/CADC, to Trustee Professorship for the 2021-22 academic year.

Steam from a grill triggers fire alarm at UMFK Fox Auditorium

A crew cleaning a grill at University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Fox Auditorium kitchen caused enough steam to trigger a smoke detector and set off an alarm, according to Fort Kent Fire Chief Ed Endee.

UMFK to host Homecoming during Scarecrow Festival

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual Homecoming celebration Sept. 17-19, 2021 in Fort Kent.

UMFK Nursing Honor Society inducts new members, recognizes December graduates

Twenty-four current University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students were inducted into the UMFK Nursing Honor Society and 40 December 2021 nurse graduates were recognized at a special ceremony held on Tuesday, Aug. 17 in the Fox Auditorium.

UMFK professor’s compositions premiered in Europe

The cliché, “good things come to those who wait,” applies to the recent activities of UMFK music professor Dr. Scott Brickman. Dr. Brickman’s Sinfonia Brevis (Symphony #2) for String Orchestra, which was premiered Feb. 10, 2016 in L’viv, Ukraine, by the L’viv Chamber orchestra conducted by Ferdinando Nazzaro, was recently recorded by the Kalisz Philharmonic Orchestra of Poland, conducted by Pawel Kotla and released on the Phasma CD 035.

UMFK Launches Innovative Business Program

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced the launch of a new online business program that aims to help learners finish a bachelor of science degree in business management.

Madawaska graduates announce future plans

The Guidance Department at Madawaska High School has reported that 85 percent of the Class of 2021 plans on attending some form of post-secondary education following graduation.

UMFK to begin reopening some facilities on June 1

The University of Maine at Fort Kent announced Thursday that the campus will begin to reopen some of its spaces to the public beginning Tuesday, June 1.

UMFK professor recognized for contributions to nursing education

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced that Dr. Tanya Sleeper has been promoted from associate professor to full professor, an honor many faculty work toward during their career.

UMFK nursing professor honored with lifetime achievement award

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced that retiring nursing professor, Dr. Jenny Radsma, was recently honored with the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award from the DAISY Foundation.

UMFK announces annual student awards and scholarships

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced its annual student awards and scholarships recently presented to both undergraduate students and those who graduated this spring.

UMFK Announces English Program and Rural U Writing Project Composition Series: LIFE Review

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce the launch of a new book series with the printing of the first edition of the Composition Series: LIFE Review.

UMFK celebrates 229 graduates with virtual commencement ceremony

Though they could not walk across the auditorium stage to receive their diplomas, the Class of 2021 celebrated the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s 139th commencement via videoconference on Saturday, May 8.

UMFK announces 2021 virtual graduation celebration

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host an online graduation celebration at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, on the UMFK website.

Nursing students provide helping hand with COVID-19 vaccines

University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students are gaining valuable experience while helping the community by administering COVID-19 vaccines in the area.

UMPI, UMFK moving toward ‘near normalcy’ for fall semester

Students returning to the University of Maine at Presque Isle and University of Maine at Fort Kent this fall will likely experience a semester closer to pre-pandemic times than the past year, according to college officials.

Maine Higher Education Foundation Scholarship awarded to Herbert

The trustees of the Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship for $1,000 to Searra Herbert of Caribou.

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