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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.

UMFK Michael Simon Scholarship benefits from additional contribution

This September, the University of Maine at Fort Kent received a pledge of $68,593.09 to add to the endowed Michael Simon Scholarship, raising the scholarship’s market value to $300,000. This contribution was from the estate of Michael Simon with additional contributions from his brother, Jamil.

UMFK’s Acadian Archives to host Robert Sylvain concert on Oct. 13

The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes at University of Maine at Fort Kent will host singer Robert Sylvain on Thursday, October 13 in the UMFK Fox Auditorium at 6 p.m.

UMFK Conservation Law students participate in live search and rescue

When Will Pols enrolled in the Conservation Law program at The University of Maine at Fort Kent in 2020, he didn’t expect to be on an active search and rescue as a student. Earlier this summer, Pols joined eight other UMFK students in an emergency search and rescue mission in the Fort Kent area.

UMFK makes the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for 12th consecutive year

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has been named among the top tier of all north region colleges for the 12th consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2023 rankings. UMFK first achieved top-tier college status in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2011 rankings.

UMFK’s Acadian Archives to host Poetry Express Sept. 21-22

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes will host Poetry Express, a collaborative poetry performance program, Wednesday, Sept. 21 and Thursday, Sept. 22 on the University campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Fort Kent Outdoor Center welcomes new manager

Elysha Dyer recently joined the Fort Kent Outdoor Center as its new venue manager and ski coach.

First Mile Brewing Company releases Bengal Brew for UMFK Homecoming celebrations

The University of Maine at Fort Kent and First Mile Brewing Company recently partnered in a fun endeavor designed to bring the community together. The Fort Kent brewery has added a new beer to their taps aimed at celebrating the connection of the university to the greater community.

UMFK hosts Homecoming Sept. 8-11

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual Homecoming celebration for the weekend of Sept. 8-11.

St. John Valley Senior College announces a visit to Micmac Nation Museum and farm

St. John Valley Senior College is offering a “A Visit to the Micmac Nation Museum and the Micmac Farm” in Presque Isle. Attendees will see artifacts from the history and culture of the Micmacs, the Native American people that inhabited the northern part of Maine.

Welcome Reception for UMFK’s 12th president

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will officially welcome its 12th president, Dr. Deborah Hedeen, at a Welcome Reception on Friday, Sept. 9 between 4-7 p.m. in the campus’ newest building, the Enrollment and Advancement Center.

UMFK professor presents on Webster Ashburton Treaty for Maine Speaks

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Associate Professor of History and Education Dr. Paul Buck II will present on the “Webster Ashburton Treaty (1842) and Maine’s Northern Border” on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at Musée culturel du Mont-Carmel in Lille, Maine. The event is free and open to the public.

UMFK Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony scheduled for Sept. 10

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 10 in the University’s Sports Center. This event is open to the public.

UMFK students named to the spring 2022 dean’s list

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

UMFK Bengal co-ed soccer camp July 25-28

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department will offer an action-packed Bengal co-ed soccer camp from Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28 at the UMFK Sports Center. Registration is open to all students entering pre-K through grade 12.

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