Locals among winners in Nordic Freestyle race
The University of Maine at Presque Isle Men’s and Women’s Ski team hosted their 5K Freestyle Race on Jan. 25 at the Nordic Heritage Center vs. the University of Maine at Farmington and citizens.
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UMPI criminal justice course comes to Houlton
PRESQUE ISLE and HOULTON, Maine — In an effort to meet workforce development needs in southern Aroostook County, the University of Maine at Presque Isle will begin delivering its Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice in a way that allows students to complete the program entirely from UMPI’s Houlton Higher Education Center.
UMPI Owls edge past UMFK Bengals, 68-66
The University of Maine at Presque Isle men’s basketball team took on County rival University of Maine at Fort Kent on Saturday, Dec. 7. UMPI earned the win after a well fought game, 68-66 after being down early.
UMPI art exhibition showcases variety of works from local Micmac artists
Reed Fine Art Gallery at the University of Maine at Presque kicked off an exhibition on Friday that celebrates the diverse creations of artists from the region’s Micmac community.
UMPI runners head to regionals
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will send both men’s and women’s cross country teams to the NCAA regionals in Brunswick on Saturday, Nov. 6, as the women ended in fifth place overall and the men came in seventh during Nov. 2 contests in Lyndonville, Vermont.
Owls volleyball ends season with 2 losses
The University of Maine at Presque Isle women’s volleyball team traveled on Nov. 2 to Husson University to take on North Atlantic Conference opponents Husson and Maine Maritime Academy in their last regular season matches of the year.
UMPI earns recognition for sustainable seafood
The dining operations at the University of Maine at Presque Isle achieved the goal of sourcing 100 percent “Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested” white fish, making them champions in the Gulf of Maine Research Institute seafood program.
Lady Owls laud senior in final home soccer match
The University of Maine at Presque Isle women’s soccer team took on North Atlantic Conference opponent Maine Maritime Academy in the last home match of the year on Oct. 26.
Major grant funding to help UMPI develop new programs, career readiness initiatives
The University of Maine at Presque Isle has received a major grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will allow officials to develop academic programs in computer science and health administration and expand opportunities for career readiness and experiential learning for students.
UMPI to host fall classes for working professionals
The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Employer U program, which focuses on providing workforce development opportunities for the region, will offer two 20-hour courses this fall as part of its American Management Association’s University certificate program.