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Encomium: A Celebration of the UMF Community

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Recognizing What and Who Make UMF Special

Encomium is UMF’s centralized space for recognizing and celebrating the achievements, contributions, and dedication of our students, staff, faculty, and campus partners. Through stories, highlights, and historical records, Encomium documents what we value and honors the people and programs that strengthen our academic and campus community

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New UMF Staff

Meet some of the newest members of our campus community and learn more about the people helping UMF move forward.

Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost

Director of Student Life

Andrew Willihan ’06

Director of Major Gifts

Jasmine Olivares

Jasmine Olivares

Coordinator of Housing and Student Activities

Area Director for Scott Complex

Christine Rholl

Christine Rholl

Career Advisor & Outdoor Recreation Hub Coordinator

About Christine

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Brianna Hinkley ’21

Brianna Hinkley ’21

Administrative Specialist CL2

Victoria Davenport

Victoria Davenport

Admissions Specialist

Administrative Specialist

Celebrating UMF

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UMF Campus and Community Garden certified “Pollinator Friendly” by UMaine Cooperative Extension

August 12, 2026

FARMINGTON, ME (August 12, 2026)—Pollinators—bees, birds, insects and more—are the powerhouse of the ecosystem, and the University of Maine at Farmington Campus and Community Garden was just certified as a Pollinator-Friendly Garden by the University of Maine Cooperative…

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UMF student receives American Anthropological Association Mentorship Award

August 04, 2026

FARMINGTON, ME (August 4, 2026)— Trinity Slate, a University of Maine at Farmington anthropology and political science major from North Anson has been awarded the Ina Rosenthal-Urey mentorship award by the American Anthropological Association (AAA). This prestigious award pairs…

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Zachary Holt, student author, is inspired by the written word and inspires others

Zachary Holt, a University of Maine at Farmington senior majoring in Creative Writing and English, didn’t plan on attending college. But all that changed when he came to visit UMF with a friend on accepted student day, and he…

UMF in the News: Two UMF alumnae named as Maine County Teachers of the Year announced as semifinalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year by Maine DOE

The Maine Dept. of Education has just announced that eight of the 16 Maine County Teachers of the Year have been named as semifinalists for the 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year. Two of those semifinalists are UMF…

Historic Declaration of Independence Statewide Tour coming to UMF Emery Community Arts Center in October

FARMINGTON, ME (July 1, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to be the Franklin County host of the Maine Historical Society and partners’ statewide tour of the rare copy of the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence.

Lobster boat on the Maine coast

From lobster fishing to gambling behaviors, UMF Data Analytics students transform complex data into real-world decisions

FARMINGTON, ME (June 29, 2026)—What do lobster fishing and gambling behaviors have in common? They can both be transformed with the use of data analytics, an essential tool for turning complex data into real-time actionable insights and better informed decisions.

UMF proudly announces the Spring 2026 Dean’s List

FARMINGTON, ME (June 23, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington proudly announces the UMF students named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. This UMF academic distinction now includes recognition for both full-time student’s single semester academic achievement and part-time student’s…

Alumni Spotlights

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Voices of UMF: Marianne Hartford

August 19, 2026

Marianne Hartford earned her bachelor degree from UMF in 1997 before continuing her education at Syracuse University. Today, she works as a Speech Pathologist as the founder and director of her own private practice, “Great…

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Voices of UMF: Eve Poteet

“College was the perfect basecamp for me to grow as a person.” For 2026 graduate Eve Poteet, UMF was more than the place to get a degree. It was where she found a community, discovered her confidence, and…

Voices of UMF: Brandi Rideout

“[UMF is] a place where students are seen, supported, and challenged to become their best selves.” UMF alumna and recent UMF Outstanding Alumni Award winner Brandi Rideout ’06, Community Health Education, is the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement…

Voices of UMF: Saskia Reinholt

“UMF allowed me to explore my various passions.” Saskia Reinholt has built a career at the intersection of art, education, and community engagement. A UMF Studio Art graduate, she is the founder and volunteer executive director of the…

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