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2 months 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 […]

3 months 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.

3 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 […]

5 months ago

UMFK nursing students honored at pinning ceremony

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent celebrated the next generation of healthcare professionals during the 41st annual nurse pinning ceremony May 8 at the UMFK Sports Center. The event, themed “The Power of Nurses,” honored 21 bachelor of science in nursing students who took part in the traditional pinning rite. […]

5 months ago

UMFK celebrates first graduate of forest management program

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is celebrating Nick Alpeza as the first graduate of the University’s new bachelor of science in forest management program, marking a significant milestone for both Alpeza and the future of forestry education at Maine’s northernmost university.