Personalized. Adventurous. Affordable.

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

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May 18, 2026

UMFK’s 144th Commencement Ceremony Held on May 9

The University of Maine at Fort Kent held its 144th commencement exercises May 9 at the UMFK Sports Center. President Deb Hedeen presided over the ceremony.
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Acadian Archives to host book launch by UMFK alumnus Laurel Daigle

May 21 @ 5:00 PM
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May 01, 2026

Author Cathie Pelletier to Launch New Book at UMFK

The Acadian Archives and Blake Library will host acclaimed author Cathie Pelletier to launch her new book, “Evangeline’s Journey,” at 5 PM Thursday, June 4.
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Acadian Archives to host book launch by UMFK alumnus Laurel Daigle

May 21 @ 5:00 PM
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April 24, 2026

UMFK Names Fort Kent Lions Club as 2026 Distinguished Service Award Recipient

UMFK is pleased to announce that the Fort Kent Lions Club will be awarded the 2026 UMFK Distinguished Service Award at UMFK’s 144th Commencement ceremony.
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Author Cathie Pelletier to launch new book on campus

June 4 @ 5:00 PM
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Congratulations to UMFK alumni Kathy Theriault, a math teacher at Wisdom Middle/High School in St. Agatha, who was named the Aroostook County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education on Friday. Way to go!!! #LetsGoBengals
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Wisdom educator named 2026 Aroostook Teacher of the Year - The County
The Maine Teacher of the Year will be chosen later this year from among the 16 county honorees.
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A big Bengal welcome to over 30 eighth grade students who will be on campus this week for GEAR UP! This two-day program helps grow the next generation of Maine leaders by providing college and career opportunities to the state’s most rural and disadvantaged school districts.
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Class speaker Georgia Burton addresses the crowd at last week's Commencement Ceremony 💚💛
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