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As reported in the Sun Journal, fall colors are beginning to spread across western Maine, with red maples, yellowing hardwoods and other early-changing trees standing out against forests that remain largely green. Drew Barton, a forest and fire ecologist, science writer and University of Maine at Farmington…

“I was looking for a program in which I would end up helping others in a meaningful way.” When getting ready to apply to colleges, Jodi Philippon ‘89, a Lewiston local, was already familiar with the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF). She was excited about attending a…

FARMINGTON, ME  (September 23, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington has recently been announced as a collaborator in “Snow STORE” (Science and Technology for Operations, Research, and Economic Development in Northern New England), a four-year National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant to monitor snowpack, especially at higher elevations, in Vermont,…

“Bring your curiosity,” Tyler Brown ’16 tells his students at Mt. Blue High School. As a History teacher, he wants his students to do more than memorize dates and names. He puts them at the center of their own learning, encouraging them to ask “why?” and dig deeper into…

FARMINGTON, ME  (September 17, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to present authors Kathryn Davis and Ann Joslin Williiams as the first readers of the 2026 Visiting Writers series. Davis and Williams will read from their work at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, in The Landing in the…

Alicia Bridges ‘25 always knew she wanted to be a teacher. After earning her degree at UMF, in secondary education, she is now in her second year of teaching at Mt. Blue Middle School. Alicia is focused on growing her skills as an educator…

FARMINGTON, ME  (September 16, 2026)—University of Maine at Farmington President Joseph McDonnell announced new UMF senior leadership for the 2026-27 academic year. Dr. Pamela MacRae has been appointed UMF Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, as of July 1, 2026. She has served as a university administrator in…

For Shane Tracy, a 2012 UMF graduate, UMF immediately felt like family. Recruited to play basketball, Shane remembers his first visit to campus. “During my visit, everyone was so welcoming and kind, which made me feel like I could truly see myself being part of the UMF…

FARMINGTON, ME  (September 9, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to invite members of the public to see an original 1776 Dunlap Broadside copy of the Declaration of Independence, learn about Maine’s role in the American Revolution and enjoy a number of free and open to the public…

Four Maine educators have been announced as state finalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year by the Maine Dept. of Education including Gina Welch, a Pre-K Teacher at Crescent Park Elementary School and 2000 UMF graduate; Abby McCoy, a Chemistry and Forensic Science Teacher at Lewiston High…