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UMF recognizes top student researchers as 2025-26 Michael Wilson Scholars & Fellows

UMF recognizes top student researchers as 2025-26 Michael Wilson Scholars & Fellows

Undergraduate research helps UMF students develop professionally with in-depth, career-focused investigations FARMINGTON, ME (March 16, 2026 )—The University of Maine at Farmington is proud to announce the UMF Michael Wilson Fellows and Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year. This recognition names top UMF students as single-semester scholars or full-year fellows. The…

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UMF spotlights Shana Youngdahl, fiction writer and poet, as final spring Visiting Writer, April 16

FARMINGTON, ME (April 2, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to announce Shana Youngdahl as the final reader of the 2026 spring semester schedule of its popular Visiting Writers series. Youngdahl will read from her work at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16, in the Landing in the UMF Olsen…

UMF spotlights Shana Youngdahl, fiction writer and poet, as final spring Visiting Writer, April 16

UMF presents student capstone exhibit “Beyond the Frame: Art & Design Senior Exhibition,” April 9-May 9

FARMINGTON, ME (March 31, 2026)—Senior University of Maine at Farmington Art & Design students are presenting “Beyond the Frame: Art & Design Senior Exhibition.” The exhibit is featured in the Emery Community Arts Center Gallery from April 9-May 9, 2026. An opening reception will be held Thursday, April 9, from 5-7…

UMF presents student capstone exhibit “Beyond the Frame: Art & Design Senior Exhibition,” April 9-May 9

UMF welcomes Thomas Gillman, New Zealand specialist in sustainable tourism and Libra Scholar, to campus in April for multiple public events

FARMINGTON, ME (March 30, 2026)— The University of Maine at Farmington in partnership with the UMF Office of Global Education is excited to announce that Dr. Thomas Gillman, a New Zealand specialist in sustainable tourism, will be collaborating with the University in a series of campus and local presentations as a…

UMF welcomes Thomas Gillman, New Zealand specialist in sustainable tourism and Libra Scholar, to campus in April for multiple public events

Registration for UMF Summer Session courses now open to the public

FARMINGTON, ME (March 25, 2026)—Thinking of taking a college course or two this summer? Registration for the University of Maine at Farmington Summer Session courses is now open to the public. Courses cover a wide range of topics including Art, Chemistry, Education, English, Environmental Science, Geology, Health, International Studies, Mathematics, Political…

Registration for UMF Summer Session courses now open to the public

NEW FEATURE – UMF Stories: Becky Hallowell, UMF alumna and 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year, wraps up a remarkable year

Becky Hallowell, a University of Maine at Farmington alumna and fourth grade teacher at Wiscasset Elementary School is wrapping up a remarkable year as the 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year—a year she says felt like a “whirlwind of opportunities.” Becky received her UMF Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary…

NEW FEATURE – UMF Stories: Becky Hallowell, UMF alumna and 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year, wraps up a remarkable year

UMF spotlights poet Isabel Neal as upcoming Visiting Writer, March 26

FARMINGTON, ME (March 12, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to present poet Isabel Neal as the second reader of the 2026 spring semester schedule of its popular Visiting Writers series. A poet and educator, Neal was awarded the 2025 Yale Younger Poets award, selected by poet Rae Armantrout.

UMF spotlights poet Isabel Neal as upcoming Visiting Writer, March 26

Children at UMF Sweatt-Winter Center and Mt. Blue Middle School 8th graders share the joy of reading with Reading Buddy program

FARMINGTON, ME (March 10, 2026)—Reading was a team effort recently at the UMF Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center when students from the Mt. Blue Middle School stopped by to read with a buddy for National Read Across America week. The collaborative program provides a valuable opportunity for children to…

Children at UMF Sweatt-Winter Center and Mt. Blue Middle School 8th graders share the joy of reading with Reading Buddy program

UMF welcomes Blue Crew High School Robotics Team to campus for the 2026 season

FARMINGTON, ME (March 4, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is pleased to announce that the Blue Crew Robotics Team, originally based at Mt. Blue High School, is currently housed downstairs in UMF Ricker Addition in the former Sweatt Winter building on campus for the 2026 season. Through this new sponsorship,…

UMF welcomes Blue Crew High School Robotics Team to campus for the 2026 season

UMF in the News: UMF Mens and Womens Basketball Teams headed to the 2026 NCAA Division III National Tournament

Beavers to Face Montclair St. in First Round of NCAA Tournament INDIANAPOLIS—The NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Committee has announced the field of 64 teams for the 2026 NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championship. 2026 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Champion UMaine-Farmington (22-5) will face Montclair State University (22-5) in a…

UMF in the News: UMF Mens and Womens Basketball Teams headed to the 2026 NCAA Division III National Tournament

UMF presents Libra Scholar C. Edward Watson keynote on “Embracing AI”— Feb. 25

FARMINGTON, ME (February 19, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is pleased to announce that C. Edward Watson, a UMF Spring ’26 Libra Scholar, will be presenting a keynote address, “Embracing AI as Essential Learning: Preparing Students for Life Beyond College,” on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., in Lincoln Auditorium,…

UMF presents Libra Scholar C. Edward Watson keynote on “Embracing AI”— Feb. 25