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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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September 05, 2025

UMFK Board of Visitors hosting Business Breakfast Series on October 3

The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) Board of Visitors will host its next Business Breakfast Series on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
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Wiffle Ball with the Baseball Team

October 7 @ 11:00 AM
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August 01, 2025

UMFK Alumni Day at the Portland Sea Dogs

The UMFK Alumni Association is thrilled to announce the inaugural “UMFK Alumni Day,” set for Sunday, Sept. 7, at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine.
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Bracelet Craft

October 7 @ 12:00 PM
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August 01, 2025

UMFK’s TRIO Student Support Services Grant Renewed

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of Maine at Fort Kent a federal TRIO Student Support Services grant.
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PowerPoint Karaoke with Career Club

October 7 @ 8:00 PM
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University of Maine at Fort Kent4 days ago
Geraldine Cannon Becker has been teaching at UMFK since 2004. A poet and writer, Geraldine is especially passionate about promoting literacy to readers of all ages, and hosts a number of events throughout the year encouraging readers. One such event is coming up this Thursday October 9, when she will host readings at the Fort Kent Elementary School, followed by additional events at UMFK’s Blake Library and the Fort Kent Public Library. In addition to English, Geraldine is also certified to teach therapeutic writing and has assisted in self defense education workshops. Outside of work, she is an avid reader, and enjoys spending time in nature and crafting.

Pictured: Geraldine presenting in costume as Harry Potter’s professor Minerva McGonagall.

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Did you know you can watch some UMFK Bengals games live online? This evening, Women's Volleyball takes on St. Thomas University at 5pm. Watch live: https://loom.ly/r5-A0m8

For more sports including soccer and baseball, visit athletics.umfk.edu to check the upcoming schedule and find more live games!

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Dr. Leo Trudel brings an extensive business background to his work at UMFK, shaped by hands-on experience across a wide range of industries. Leo has worked in farming, real estate, logging, finance, and of course, teaching. He’s broken new ground as an entrepreneur, starting the first cannabis cultivation and retail business in Maine. In the classroom, his teaching style focuses on building concrete skills that students will need to succeed in any career, and he has the experience to back it up, having worked at nearly every level from dishwasher up to running his own business. Outside of work, Leo enjoys traveling by motorcycle, near and far.

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Today is a great day to celebrate one of Maine's natural treasures, the lobster! Happy National Lobster Day!

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