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3 weeks ago

Fort Kent Community High School Class of 1961 surpasses goal to endow UMFK scholarship

FORT KENT, Maine – The Fort Kent Community High School Class of 1961 celebrated its 65th reunion July 31 by surpassing an ambitious fundraising goal to endow a University of Maine at Fort Kent scholarship honoring their late classmate, Dr. Nelson Madore. The class raised $7,093 through its Legacy65 campaign, exceeding its $5,000 goal by […]

4 weeks ago

Fort Kent-raised artist Birden to exhibit at UMFK’s Blake Library

FORT KENT, Maine – The Blake Library Gallery at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will present “A Patchwork of Ideas,” an exhibition of work by artist Joshua Birden, through Oct. 9. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Birden grew up in Fort Kent and attended UMFK before earning a bachelor […]

1 month ago

UMFK nursing doctorate program earns accreditation

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s doctorate of nursing practice program has earned accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, affirming the program’s commitment to academic excellence, quality nursing education, and preparing advanced practice nurses to meet the evolving needs of healthcare.

2 months ago

University of Maine at Fort Kent receives largest research grant in institution’s history

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent has received the largest research grant in the institution’s history, securing a five-year, $649,836 total award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture […]