Business Management

About the Program

Study business at UMFK and prepare for a career in management, entrepreneurship, finance, and more. We offer an associate’s and bachelor’s degree with a with a self-design concentration. There’s also an online degree completion option for students with at least 60 credits from another college or university.

Business Management

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management program prepares students for careers in business. The objectives of the program are that the graduate will be a knowledgeable, proficient, well-rounded, professional person who is literate, numerate, and analytical; this person will be appreciative of the arts and sciences as well as possess skills in interpersonal communication and leadership.

About the BS in Business Management
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Program Requirements (Traditional)

  • BUS 100: Principles of Financial Accounting
  • BUS 101: Principles of Financial Accounting II
  • BUS 211: Introduction of Business
  • BUS 222: Introduction to Marketing
  • BUS 240: Special Topics in Business
  • BUS 260: Business Ethics
  • BUS 300: Principles of Corporate Finance I
  • BUS 322: Operations Management
  • BUS 332: Small Business Management
  • BUS 336: Business Law I
  • BUS 340: Special Topics in Business
  • BUS 343: Human Resources Management
  • BUS 344: Organizational Behavior
  • BUS 396: Business Career Research Seminar OR
    BUS 397: Business Internship
  • BUS 409: Principles of Investment Management
  • BUS 411: Business Capstone
  • BUS 412: Marketing Research
  • COS 221: Intermediate Spreadsheets
  • COS 333: Systems Analysis & Design
  • ECO 100: Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • ECO 101: Introduction to Microeconomics

Online Degree Completion

The online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree program at UMFK provides you the opportunity to finish your degree faster than in a traditional classroom setting. Each class runs for 7  weeks, and you can begin the program at the beginning of any 7 week session. The courses are strategically designed to maximize the applicable skills a working business professional will need in the field.

Online Degree Completion Info

Applied Business Management (90 credits)

Earn your business degree faster and more affordably with the Applied Bachelor of Science in Business Management—a streamlined, 90-credit program designed for adult learners ready to advance their careers without putting life on hold.

Applied Business Management
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Business, AA

The Associate of Arts in Business aims to develop students as responsible, educated global citizens, life-long learners, and engaged business managers and entrepreneurs.

About the Associate Degree

Business Minor

Students completing the business minor will develop an understanding of the principles of managing businesses, market forces, principles of accounting, and advanced topics in the business field.

Business Minor Requirements

Tourism, Hospitality, & Outdoor Recreation (THOR) Minor

Students in the Tourism, Hospitality, and Outdoor Recreation (THOR) minor gain a broader understanding of the state of Maine as a whole in the contexts of tourism, hospitality, and outdoor recreation.

THOR Minor Requirements

Graduates have careers as:

  • Operations Managers
  • Sales Managers
  • Small Business Owners
  • Budget Analysts
  • Buyers and Purchasers
  • Financial Analysts
  • Loan Officers
  • Property Managers
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Career Outlook and Earning Potential

Bureau of Labor Statistics – Potential Occupations and Employment Outlook

52.0101 Business/Commerce, General

Job CodeJob Title
11-1021.00General and Operations Managers
11-2022.00Sales Managers
11-3011.00Administrative Services Managers
11-3051.00Industrial Production Managers
11-3071.01Transportation Managers
11-3071.02Storage and Distribution Managers
11-9021.00Construction Managers
11-9151.00Social and Community Service Managers
11-9199.04Supply Chain Managers
11-9199.07Security Managers
11-9199.08Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations Managers
11-9199.10Wind Energy Project Managers
13-1051.00Cost Estimators
13-1111.00Management Analysts

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December 12, 2023

Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation Scholarship Awarded to Maddix Corriveau

The trustees of the MeHEAF are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship for $1,200 to Maddix Corriveau of Madawaska.
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December 20, 2022

Maine Higher Education Foundation Scholarship Awarded to Julia Labbe

The trustees of the Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation (MeHEAF) are pleased to award a scholarship of $1,000 to Julia Labbe of Eagle Lake.
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March 01, 2022

Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation Scholarship Awarded to Megan Blanchette

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Student-to-Faculty Ratio

17 to 1

7 weeks

Length of business courses

60+ credits

Eligible to enroll in the online degree completion program.

Business Spotlights

Meet the faculty who make this program so successful.

Faculty

Michael J. Curran

Associate Professor of Business

Dr. Michael J. Curran received his doctoral degree in information systems and communication from Robert …

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Faculty

Leo L. Trudel

Professor of Business

Dr. Trudel’s research interests includes studying resource utilization and business development. Also, technical analysis and …

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Next Steps

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Computer Systems Administration

About the Program

Prepare for an in-demand career in software engineering, database administration, and systems management in UMFK’s Computer Systems Administration program. You will develop competencies with programming, user support, and computer hardware to establish yourself as a qualified systems administrator. You will then apply effective techniques and leverage current technologies to resolve complex computing problems. Some core courses lead to professional industry certification.

Computer System Administration

Dive deeper into UMFK’s Bachelor of Science in computer systems administration program.

Systems Administration Degree

Computer Science, AA

Earn an Associates of Arts degree in Computer Science.

Computer Science Associates

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Program Requirements

  • COS 103: Introduction to Information Technology
  • COS 111: Introduction to Computer Science
  • COS 210: Introduction to Information Security
  • COS 211: Computer Hardware
  • COS 221: Intermediate Spreadsheets
  • COS 234: Computer Operating Systems
  • COS 260: Foundations to Programming I
  • COS 261: Foundations of Programming II
  • COS 333: Systems Analysis & Design
  • COS 338: Computer Networks
  • COS 342: Computer Ethics Responsibilities
  • COS 346: Databases
  • COS 347: SQL Databases
  • COS 397: Computer Internship
  • COS 415: Computer User Support
  • COS 450: Cloud Computing
  • COS 460: Assembly Language
  • MAT 128: College Algebra

Graduates have careers as:

  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • GIS/GPS Technician
  • Database Administrator
  • Information Security Administrator
  • Computer Scientist
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Career Outlook and Earning Potential

Bureau of Labor Statistics – Potential Occupations and Employment Outlook

Job CodeJob Title
11-3021.00Computer and Information Systems Managers
15-1131.00Computer Programmers
15-1132.00Software Developers, Applications
15-1151.00Computer User Support Specialists

Computer Systems Administration

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June 15, 2026

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The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of Valedictorian Michael Nibley and Salutatorian Krista Coffin.
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March 28, 2025

UMFK Offers Enhanced Flexibility with Computer Systems Administration Hyflex Model

UMFK is making it even easier for students to access quality education with a flexible hyflex model in the BS in Computer Systems Administration program.
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June 28, 2024

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May 19, 2023

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On May 10th, four faculty members from UMFK presented at the Faculty Institute Conference in Augusta, exclusive to University of Maine System members.
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May 17, 2022

UMFK Hires New Assistant Professor of Computer Science

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to welcome Dr. Kelly White as an assistant professor of computer science.
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1 mile

Distance from the Canadian border

COS 211: Computer Hardware (RLE)

Designated Research Learning Experience (RLE) Course

7%

growth in this industry over the past year

Computer Administration Spotlights

Meet the faculty who make this program so successful.

Faculty

Kelly White

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Dr. Kelly White earned his Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from the University of New …

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Next Steps

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Biology

About the Program

As a biology student at UMFK, you’ll benefit from small classes, supportive faculty, and hands-on learning as you prepare for a rewarding career in the biological sciences. Opportunities include internships, research projects, and experiential field trips to places such as the Violette Camp in the Allagash Wilderness.

Biology Program

In the Biology program  you will choose elective courses that reflect your individual interests and career paths.  You will participate in a Field Experience Program as part of  your coursework.

Learn About the Biology Program

Biology Minor

The Biology minor provides an exploration within the biological field. Courses are offered for basic concepts as well as for application of the principles to a laboratory setting.

Learn About the Biology Minor

Employers who have hired our graduates in recent years include:

  • Jackson Lab
  • IDEXX
  • Mt Desert Isl. Bio Labs
  • Abbott Diagnostics
  • Natural Heritage program
  • Department of Environmental Quality/Protection
  • Forest Service
  • National Park Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
A group of Biology and Environmental Science students accompany their professor in the local woods as they learn about identifying various plants

Potential employers include:

  • Biotech industry
  • State agencies
  • Federal agencies
  • Public research labs
  • Universities or non-profit laboratories

Graduates have careers as:

  • Lab technicians
  • Forest rangers
  • GIS technicians
  • Fisheries technicians
  • Biological technicians

Career outlook and earning potential

Bureau of Labor Statistics – Potential Occupations

26.101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Job CodeJob Title
11-9121.00Natural Sciences Managers
11-9121.01Clinical Research Coordinators
11-9121.02Water Resource Specialists
19-1029.02Molecular and Cellular Biologists
19-1099.00Life Scientists, All Other

Program Requirements

  • BIO 100: General Biology I
  • BIO 202: Botany
  • BIO 204: Zoology
  • BIO 320: Genetics
  • BIO 339: Research Methods & Techniques
  • BIO 352: Ecology
  • BIO 353: General Microbiology
  • BIO 353L: General Microbiology Lab
  • BIO 498: Senior Project
  • CHY 100: Chemistry I
  • CHY 101: Chemistry II
  • CHY 310: Organic Chemistry I
  • GIS 300: GIS Applications I with Lab
  • MAT 251: Statistics I

Restrictive Electives

Students will select 10 courses from a variety of subject areas: biology, environmental science, forestry, mathematics and physics.

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March 26, 2025

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Bio Park/Arboretum

Among the facilities students have access to

99%

Students who complete a research project before graduating

Jackson Lab

An example of where our graduates work today

Biology Spotlight

Meet the faculty and students who make this program so successful.

Faculty

Kennedy F. Rubert-Nason

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Dr. Kennedy “Ned” Rubert-Nason is chemical ecologist with a Ph.D. in Molecular and Environmental Toxicology …

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Faculty

Stephen E. Hansen

Professor of Biology & Environmental Studies

Dr. Hansen earned his bachelor’s in forestry from the University of Toronto, his master’s in …

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Next Steps

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Forestry

About the Program

UMFK’s Forestry programs will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on learning experience you will need for a successful career in forestry.

  • You will work with forest owners to help them sustainably manage their land for wildlife, timber, and recreation.
  • You will conduct timber cruises, mark timber for harvest, plan roads and implement forestry best management practices
  • You will use science to develop forest management plans and manage timber harvesting operations.
  • You will help protect forests, preserve forest ecosystems, and wildlife habitats.
  • You will understand everything from forest ecology to soil science to wildlife management to forest operations and business.

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SAF Accredited SAF Candidate for Accreditation

There’s no better place to study forestry than the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Here’s why….

Location. We are located at the confluence of the Fish and St. John Rivers in the heart of Maine’s north woods and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. This provides opportunities for hands-on field work in a variety of forest ecosystems, forest ownerships, wildlife habitats, and rural land uses that are unmatched in the state, the northeast US, and the nation.

Affordability. We are the least expensive forestry school in the northeastern US and one of the most affordable in the country. In many cases, UMFK’s out-of-state tuition rate is lower than in-state tuition at forestry degree programs at other universities in the region.

Accreditation. UMFK’s A.A.S. in Applied Forest Management has long been accredited by the Society of American Foresters. The B.S. in Forest Management, a candidate for SAF accreditation, builds on those successes.

UMFK’s B.S. in Forest Management has been approved by the State of Maine’s Board of Licensure for Foresters. This means that, when it comes to being a licensed professional forester in Maine, graduates of UMFK’s program will be offered the same rights and privileges that are awarded to graduates of any SAF-accredited forestry bachelor’s degree program in the country.

Video: Forest Access Systems for Better Water Quality

Dr. Andy Egan, Professor of Forestry and Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies, examines the relationship between forest access systems and water quality. This video explores the principles of forest road construction and offers methods for constructing and maintaining these roads to minimize their impact on water quality.

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Forest Management – Bachelor of Science

The B.S. in Forest Management builds on the courses comprising UMFK’s A.S. in Applied Forest Management, adding courses like advanced silviculture and mensuration, forest finance and timber procurement and forest policy that broaden the curriculum’s overall focus on forest management.

BS in Forest Management
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Applied Forest Management – Associate of Science

Prepare for a career in forestry with UMFK’s Applied Forest Management degree.

Applied Forest Management Details

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

Earn a GIS Certificate, available on-campus or online. GIS provides a wealth of career opportunities. GIS can be applied to any field of study.

GIS Certificate Details

Minors

Customize your degree to match your career goals with one of these minors.

Forestry Minor

You will gain general knowledge of Maine’s most important natural resource and an understanding of forest biology and management.

Forestry Minor info

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Minor

With a GIS background, you will have a competitive advantage to easily find starting positions with government agencies or private firms.

GIS Minor Info

Career Opportunities in Forestry

This is a great time to seek a career in forestry! The ratio of jobs to graduates is at an all-time high, and that ratio is only expected to increase.

The Associate of Science (A.S.) in Applied Forest Management and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Forest Management respond to the increasing statewide and national demand for professional foresters. Data suggest that “forester jobs are in demand,” with a growth rate of five percent for the period 2018-28.

Graduates find work as:

  • Foresters
  • Forest technicians
  • Managers of forest operations
  • Rangers for federal and state agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S.D.A. Forest Service and the Maine Forest Service
  • GIS specialists
A forester oversees the harvesting of trees

Meet UMFK’s Graduates

Alumni

Adam Bagley

Adam Bagley Maine Forest Ranger Applied Forest Management and Conservation Law Enforcement Graduate I chose …

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Alumni

Zachary Cox

Raised in a small mill town in downeast Maine, I knew I always wanted to …

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Alumni

Jon Haley

Having grown up in the St. John Valley, I knew from high school that I …

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Alumni

Jake Pliskaner

When I first graduated from high school in 2017 I decided to enroll in UMFK’s …

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Potential employers include:

  • Consulting foresters
  • Land management companies
  • Forest industry
  • Forestry, conservation, and agriculture departments of the state and federal governments.
  • Logging contractors
  • Timber and Fiber Procurement

Employers who have hired our graduates in recent years include:

  • U.S. Forest Service
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  • American Forest Management
  • Irving Woodlands LLC
  • James W. Sewall Company
  • Landvest
  • Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
  • Maine Forest Service
  • Maine Land Use Regulation Commission
  • Seven Islands Land Company
  • Wagner Forest Management, Ltd.

Foresters

Foresters are responsible for the conservation of working forests. This means monitoring the health and directing the growth of forest stands where timber is harvested while following laws, best management practices, and scientific research to build and conserve habitats for fish and wildlife. Daily tasks vary according to the size and goals of the landowner or agency. A forester may provide comprehensive services to many small landowners or specialize in a particular aspect of forestry within a larger company or agency.

a forester uses spraypaint to mark the end of a log

Forest Technicians

Technicians carry out the day-to-day tasks of forestry. They provide skills in areas such as forest inventory, boundary surveying, timber marking, timber harvesting and road layout, and the supervision of harvesting, thinning, and planting crews. Students pursuing the Associate of Science in Applied Forest Management often stay on to complete a bachelors degree in Forest Management, Business Management or Environmental Studies.

Forestry student working in the woods

Forest Rangers

Forest rangers are in the business of forest protection.  Their job involves the detection, prevention, and suppression of forest fires and the monitoring of potentially damaging native and invasive insect populations.  Additionally, the job involves a great deal of public education. In some states, forest rangers are involved in prescribed burning. This is a forest management tool used in forest regeneration, to reduce fuels and fire potential, and to enhance wildlife habitat.

UMFK Adam Bagley Forestry Alumni

Forest Operations

Forest operators include equipment operators and crew supervisors. A recent trend has emerged where the forest industry is seeking forestry-educated individuals to run wood processors and other equipment. Several recent graduates are working in such positions. Others have become contractors and are running their own harvesting and operations companies. The UMFK business management major, coupled with a forestry degree, is a useful combination for individuals seeking careers in the business side of forestry. Both degrees can be completed in four years.

two forestry professionals on foresting equipment looking at a tablet computer

GIS/GPS Technicians

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) field continues to provide many career opportunities for our students and graduates. There has been an increased number of paid internships in GIS and global positioning (GPS) for our students. Graduates in forestry have enough background in GPS and GIS to qualify as technicians for the growing GIS Industry. GIS technicians perform digitizing (mapping), GPS data collection, and basic GIS tasks. State government and private corporations currently have openings for mapping or cartographic technicians.

UMFK GIS student working on their laptop in the science lab.

Program Requirements

  • BUS 211: Introduction to Business
  • CRJ 346: Environmental Law
  • ECO 100: Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • ENV 302: Wildlife Conservation and Management OR
    ENV 334: Wildlife Science
  • ENV 310: Soil Science
  • FOR 100: Introduction to Forestry
  • FOR 109: Dendrology
  • FOR 131: Spreadsheets for Natural Resource Professionals
  • FOR 132: Forest Protection I
  • FOR 203: Boundary Line Identification and Deed Research
  • FOR 208: Forest Products, Harvesting, and Transportation
  • FOR 226: Forest Operations
  • FOR 242: Map and LiDAR Interpretation
  • FOR 260: Forest Ecology
  • FOR 290: Forest Mensuration
  • FOR 330: Forest Protection II
  • FOR 332: Forest Inventory and Analysis
  • FOR 350: Forest Management Practicum
  • FOR 360: Silviculture
  • FOR 361: Silvics/Silviculture Lab
  • GEO 103: Introduction To Global Positioning Systems
  • GIS 300: GIS Applications I
  • MAT 128: College Algebra
  • MAT 251: Statistics I
  • SSC 327: Interpersonal Skills for Supervisors

Forestry

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May 27, 2026

UMFK Celebrates First Graduate of New Bachelor of Science in Forest Management Program

The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) is celebrating Nick Alpeza as the first graduate of the new Bachelor of Science in Forest Management program.
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March 26, 2025

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June 28, 2024

University of Maine at Fort Kent Participates in Statewide Forest-based Economy Collaborative Project

UMFK will participate in a four-year statewide collaborative project led by the University of Maine to foster resilient forest communities in Maine.
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June 01, 2022

UMFK Hires New Forestry Professor

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce that Stephanie Landry has been hired as an Applied Forestry Management faculty member.
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May 04, 2022

UMFK Hires New Forestry Professor

The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) is pleased to welcome Dr. Libin Thaikkattil Louis as a new assistant professor of forestry.
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Affordability

Least expensive forestry school in the northeastern U.S.

3.5 million acres

North Maine Woods

US Forest Service

One of our many internship opportunities

Forestry Spotlight

Meet the faculty who make this program so successful.

Faculty

Caroline Kanaskie, PhD

Assistant Professor of Forestry

Dr. Caroline Kanaskie is a forest entomologist with a PhD in Earth and Environmental Science …

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Faculty

Stephanie Landry, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Forestry and Wildlife Management Program Leader

Dr. Stéphanie Landry is an Assistant Professor of Forestry, she also serves as Wildlife Management …

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Faculty

Libin Thaikkattil Louis, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Forestry

Dr. Louis received his Ph.D. in Forest Resources from the University of Maine in 2021. …

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Faculty

Neil P. Thompson

Irving Woodlands Forestry Associate Professor

Dr. Thompson is the Applied Forest Management program lead and advisor to incoming Forestry students. …

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Staff

Samantha Beaulieu

Natural Sciences Laboratory Manager Forestry & Environmental Studies Program Assistant

I chose UMFK because it is a small, tight-knit campus, being a non-trad student I …

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Dean

Andrew Egan

Dr. Andrew Egan serves the University of Maine at Fort Kent as Dean of Arts …

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Faculty

Kennedy F. Rubert-Nason

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Dr. Kennedy “Ned” Rubert-Nason is chemical ecologist with a Ph.D. in Molecular and Environmental Toxicology …

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Faculty

Stephen E. Hansen

Professor of Biology & Environmental Studies

Dr. Hansen earned his bachelor’s in forestry from the University of Toronto, his master’s in …

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Next Steps

Tell us about yourself to learn more about the benefits of earning your degree at UMFK.