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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.

UMFK celebrates graduates with virtual ceremony

Administrators canceled all in-person University of Maine campus commencements due to the virus, so on Saturday, UMFK held a special video commencement ceremony broadcast online.

UMPI nursing lab project out to bid

The University of Maine at Presque Isle plans to transform an old lecture hall into a state-of-the-art Nursing lab through its new Folsom Hall renovation project, which went out to bid last week.

UMFK coaches focus on recruiting during pandemic

Global pandemic or not, the coaches must prepare for their seasons when the school year hopefully starts up again in the fall.

3D anatomy tables to boost UMPI-UMFK nursing program

Students in the University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing program, both on the Fort Kent campus and at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, will have a high-tech new way to learn about human anatomy when classes resume after the COVID-19 state of emergency.

UMFK seeks Hall of Fame nominations

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

Teen Leadership Camp extends UMFK contract

Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp has extended its contract with the University of Maine at Fort Kent through 2024.

Higher Education Assistance Foundation awards scholarship

The trustees of the Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation (MeHEAF) are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship for $1,000 to Megan Blanchette of New Canada.

Despite shutdown, UMaine schools in The County provide for students left behind

For the two university campuses in Aroostook County -- University of Maine at Fort Kent and University of Maine at Presque Isle -- students can rest assured that food pantries and housing will remain accessible to them

UMaine System to resume classes remotely, offer student rebates

Beginning Thursday, March 19, all University of Maine System employees who, based on the nature of their work, are able to work remotely are being asked to work away from campus.

UMFK BOV cancels March 24 business breakfast

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Board of Visitors has canceled its March 24 business breakfast.

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