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Author Cathie Pelletier to meet with local book club

The University of Maine at Fort Kent book club will host a reading and book signing for award-winning author Cathie Pelletier’s newly published book this week.

UMFK students fall 2022 dean’s list

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester. This list includes full- and part-time students.

Sucrerie tradition returns to UMFK campus

An Acadian-inspired tradition returned to the St. John Valley when University of Maine at Fort Kent hosted its annual Sucrerie celebration.

Blake Library Gallery to host exhibit ‘Bumble Bees of the St. John Valley’

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Blake Library Gallery will host an exhibit of photographs entitled “Bumble Bees of the St. John Valley” by retired UMFK emeritus professor Dave Hobbins during the month of March.

UMFK to host its annual ‘Sucrerie’ on March 9

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual “Sucrerie” on Thursday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nowland Hall.

Jackson announces Fort Kent Town Hall on Friday

Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, announces plans to hold a town hall on Friday, March 3 at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Burke ‘The Hypnotist’ to perform at UMFK

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host hypnotist Chad Burke on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in Fox Auditorium. This event is open to the public.

UMFK nursing program to expand, enhance nursing workforce training with new immersive interactive simulation center

The opening of a new state-of-the-art immersive nursing simulation center this fall will further strengthen the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s nursing program, allowing for an expansion in enrollment and ensuring graduates are even better prepared to meet the post-pandemic workforce and healthcare needs of the County and beyond.

UMFK Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes to host Five-Week Lecture Series ‘Acadian History and Culture’

Dr. Patrick Lacroix, director of the Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, will host a five-week lecture series, titled “Acadian History and Culture” starting on Feb. 23 through March 30 (except for March 16). All lectures during the series will be via Zoom on Thursdays at 6 p.m.

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

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.

UMFK seeks nominations for Athletic Hall of Fame

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations of individual student-athletes, teams, coaches, and administrators for induction into the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

UMFK to hold annual Ski, Shoe, Ski Winter Triathlon

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Alumni Association is pleased to announce its second annual Ski, Shoe, Ski Winter Triathlon event on Sunday, Feb. 5.

Maine Higher Education Foundation Scholarship awarded to Labbe

The trustees of the Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship for $1,000 to Julia Labbe of Eagle Lake.

UMFK athletes and coaches receive accolades at national conference

The University of Maine at Fort Kent was well represented with awards for high-achieving athletes and coaches at the 2022 USCAA National Conference in November.

UMFK Acadian Archives to host forum on travel restrictions during pandemic

The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes at University of Maine at Fort Kent will host a community forum on the impact of the pandemic and international travel restrictions in the St. John Valley on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Nadeau Hall conference room.

Acadian Archives to host book talk by Dana Murch

The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will host a book talk by Dana Murch, author of “The Ancestors and Descendants of Daniel F. Thibodeau and Rebecca Jandreau” at the Acadian Archives on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

UMFK named to the 2022-2023 list of Military Friendly Schools

A group that advocates for the education of military veterans has awarded the University of Maine at Fort Kent the designation of a 2022-2023 Military Friendly School.

UMFK to host open house

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual fall open house for prospective college-bound students on Friday, Nov. 4 to give everyone a chance to experience campus life.

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