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The University of Maine at Fort Kent has been awarded a $132,500 grant by the Davis Educational Foundation for the 2014-2017 academic years. The support will allow the organization to expand and further develop the Rural U Early College and Dual Enrollment program.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Fort Kent Senior Center Club will host its second Acadian Kitchen Party to be held on Friday, July 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fort Kent Senior Center, located at 20 Pine Street.

Dr. Robert Dixon, vice president for academic affairs at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, has announced that 364 students were named to the Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent community Medieval Club, the UMFK Student Activities, and the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. are looking for participants for the upcoming Acadian Beginnings Village Renaissance Faire to be held Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Crocker Beach, located on the University campus.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Blake Library Gallery will host exhibit “Scenes of Tranquility” by Artist Rita L. Pelletier. The exhibit will be on display through Friday, July 25, 2014.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Summer Theatre, now entering its seventh season, is pleased to announce open auditions for its summer 2014 production of the Moliere plays “School for Wives” and “The Learned Ladies.” The plays will be presented together during each performance.

Eric Werntgen will be leaving his position as men's head basketball head coach, assistant athletic director, and sports information director after 16 years of service at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.

University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Director Bill Ashby recently was named the 2013-2014 Garth Pleasant Honorary Athletic Director of the Year at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) national convention held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.