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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.

County universities prepare for Fall 2020 ‘Safe Return’ to campus

Students who attend the University of Maine at Fort Kent and University of Maine at Presque Isle will be expected to abide by safety protocols implemented in the plan, including social distancing and wearing protective face coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

UMFK’s Rural U to offer free classes to high school students

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced that 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.

UMFK professor unveils latest musical works

University of Maine at Fort Kent professor of music and education Dr. Scott Brickman has marked performances and premiers of his music this semester, both before and since the spread of the COVID-19.

UMFK students named to spring 2020 dean’s list

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester. This list includes full-time and part-time students.

UMFK professors receive science program grant

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced that faculty members Drs. Kennedy “Ned” Rubert-Nason and Peter Nelson were recently awarded $130,000 from the Maine Economic Improvement Fund Small Campus Initiative (MEIF-SCI) program and $149,617 from the University of Maine System Program Innovation Fund.

Credit union awards six $1,000 scholarships

NorState Federal Credit Union recently awarded six $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors throughout Aroostook County who had applied by the May 2020 deadline.

UMFK program offers mental health certification

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced their newest pathway for students to earn their Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician certification (MHRT/C).

UMFK unveils new natural resources concentration

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced the creation of a new natural resources concentration within the conservation law enforcement bachelor of science degree program.

UMFK holding virtual trivia game to aid students impacted by pandemic

University of Maine at Fort Kent Foundation will host a virtual fundraising event on Friday to raise money for UMFK Cares, a fund to help students who have been financially impacted during the pandemic, according to UMFK Foundation officer Shannon Lugdon.

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