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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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September 10, 2026

Carlson Hired as New UMFK Athletic Director

The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) has named three-time national championship coach Becky Carlson its new Athletic Director.
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September 10, 2026

University of Maine at Fort Kent Hosts Annual Homecoming on September 18-20

UMFK will host its annual Homecoming celebration September 18-20, offering three days of athletic competitions, family activities, and alumni reunions.
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UMFK Homecoming Bouncy Houses and Inflatables

September 18 @ 3:00 PM
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September 03, 2026

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

Fort Kent Community High School Class of 1961 celebrated its 65th reunion by surpassing a fundraising goal to endow a scholarship honoring Dr. Nelson Madore.
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UMFK Homecoming Community Barbecue

September 18 @ 5:00 PM
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Join us for hotdogs, chicken, salads and more for our 2026 Homecoming Community BBQ on Friday, September 18 at 5:00pm. It's free and open to the public. Hope to see you there!

Please note: All UMFK events with free food and/or limited capacity are first-come, first-served!
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Join Us For Our 2026 Homecoming Celebrations!

SEPTEMBER 18-20
Weekend Highlights:
Friday September 18
3PM - Field Games
5PM - Community BBQ
7PM - Legacy Wall Reception
9PM - Dance at Lonesome Pine Trails

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
11AM - Parade
12:00 NOON - Bouncy Houses and Food Trucks
12:00 NOON - Valley Rivers Middle School Soccer Games
4PM - Men's Soccer Game
9PM - Bonfire

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
10:30AM - Homecoming Brunch & Awards Ceremony
12:00NOON - Women’s Volleyball Game
2:30PM - Men’s UMFK Alumni Soccer Game

AND MORE! 💥

Please view our up-to-date schedule here>>>>
https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/schedule/
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Thank you to all who came out for UMFK’s 2nd annual 9/11 Memorial Hike. It provided a beautiful moment of reflection to remember all who were lost on September 11, 2001 and to honor the hardwork and dedication of our first responders.
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