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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.

UMFK professor’s works included in new CD release

University of Maine at Fort Kent professor of music and education Dr. Scott Brickman has had his compositions included in a new CD release by the music label Phasma.

UMFK welcomes new professor of business

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to welcome Dr. Kaisa Holloway Cripps as an assistant professor of business, who started on Jan. 1.

UMFK to offer 3D printing class and provide free 3D printers

Imagine; you’re a high school student taking an online early college class for college credit. The class is introducing you to the many exciting developments in the world of 3D printing technology. You’re working on your class at home and your instructor assigns an activity that requires having access to a 3D printer.

Valley schools receive Acadian heritage educational resources

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Acadian Archives acadiennes, with financial assistance from the Maine Acadian Heritage Council, recently donated gift baskets containing learning resources on Acadian history and culture to St. John Valley schools.

Nursing simulation center gives UMPI and UMFK students real-life experiences

On an average day in class, University of Maine at Presque Isle nursing students Rachel Stetson and Sarah Sutherland check patient vital signs and heart beats, ask patients how they are feeling and perform quick interventions during health emergencies.

Community partners come together to support recovery

September was National Recovery Month and a number of community partners emphasized the importance of open community conversations about addiction and recovery in order to reduce the stigma associated with substance abuse.

Ashby among four named to UMFK Athletics Hall of Fame

Former University of Maine at Fort Kent athletic director and award-winning Coach Bill Ashby is among four named to the UMFK Athletics Hall of Fame, Class of 2020.

UMFK professor’s works performed at international music festival

University of Maine at Fort Kent Professor of Music and Education, Dr. Scott Brickman has had his compositions performed at an international music festival in Kwidzyn, Poland.

UMFK makes U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for 10th consecutive year

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has been named among the top tier of all north region colleges for the 10th consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings.

UMFK launches Rural U’s Early College Plus

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is excited to announce that this fall, the Rural U Early College and Concurrent Enrollment Program will start the semester with 11 new Early College Plus classes for high school students.

High school students can benefit from UMFK’s Rural U program

Starting this fall, students in Maine’s public high schools will have the opportunity to enroll in early college and concurrent enrollment classes free of tuition and fees via the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Rural U Early College and Concurrent Enrollment Program.

Second UMFK student tests positive for COVID-19

The student is now in isolation and other students will be quarantined as a result, UMFK president Deborah Hedeen said.

UMFK welcomes new business professor

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to welcome Michael Curran, Ph.D., as a new assistant professor of business.

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