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Being adventurous doesn’t always mean hiking the North Maine Woods (of course, you can do that here). It’s also about empowering yourself with the right knowledge and skills to achieve your goals. At UMFK, you’ll do just that with the help of career-focused academics, real-world learning, and a caring and welcoming community — and all at one of the nation’s most affordable universities.

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Once you arrive… you won’t want to leave.

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27 Countries represented on our diverse campus

27 Countries represented on our diverse campus

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Nursing students who pass the NCLEX exam

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November 10, 2025

Author Denis Ledoux to Speak at UMFK on November 20

UMFK’s Acadian Archives will host author Denis Ledoux at 6:30 p.m. on Nov 20. He will discuss his new book, “Here to Stay: Lives in 17th-Century Canada.”
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Color Run for Blue

November 23 @ 10:00 AM
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November 04, 2025

UMFK Launches “UMFK Cares: Double the Help for Jamaica” Campaign to Support Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts

UMFK has launched a two-week campaign, “UMFK Cares: Double the Help for Jamaica,” to support relief for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
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Color Run for Blue

November 23 @ 10:00 AM
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October 28, 2025

UMFK to Host Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 10

UMFK will host its Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at the university’s Veterans Square. The ceremony is open to the public.
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LAST CALL: UMFK is supporting the The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. as they deliver life-saving aid in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Make your gift by midnight tonight to take advantage of a 1:1 gift match, up to $3 million.

Donate now: umfk.edu/umfkcares
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NEW PROGRAM: UMFK is now accepting applications for our Bachelor of Science in Forest Management! This new four-year program builds on our existing Associate of Science degree, adding advanced courses to prepare you for careers in forestry, GIS, sustainable logging, and more.

Apply now: https://www.umfk.edu/academics/programs/forestry/
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Join UMFK and the LUCAS Foundation this Sunday November 23 for a color run raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention among law enforcement officers. This event symbolizes hope and connection, and aims to breaks the stigma around seeking help for mental health.
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