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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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#19

Regional public school ranking in the North (U.S. News & World Report)

27 Countries represented on our diverse campus

27 Countries represented on our diverse campus

89%

Nursing students who pass the NCLEX exam

16:1

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UMFK Scholars’ Symposium to Feature Students’ Achievements

UMFK will host its annual Scholars’ Symposium on April 24th on the UMFK campus. This year’s theme is “One Health.” The symposium is open to the public.

Cheer Practice

May 20 @ 7:00 PM

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UMFK Announces 2024 Commencement Speaker

UMFK is pleased to announce author Kathryn Olmstead as the Commencement speaker for the 142nd commencement ceremony held at the Sports Center on May 4, 2024.

Cheer Practice

May 22 @ 7:00 PM

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UMFK Seeks Nominations for Athletic Hall of Fame

The UMFK Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations of individual student-athletes, teams, coaches, and administrators for induction into the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

Acadian Archives Closed for Memorial Day

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Thank you to aParadis Photography for capturing such wonderful images of UMFK’s 2024 Commencement Ceremony.

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UMFK’s Dining Hall — Nowland Hall — is open for lunch all summer! It’s a great deal and even better food. Come check it out!

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A glimpse of the 2024 UMFK Commencement Ceremony. More photos to come next week! Congratulations Graduates!

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