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FARMINGTON, ME  (December 10, 2025)—Registration for the University of Maine at Farmington’s Winter Term and Spring Semester courses is now open to the public. Courses range from online to in-person or hybrid. Both Winter and Spring sessions include courses that may be of particular interest to students of all ages including…

FARMINGTON, ME  (December 3, 2025)—University of Maine at Farmington Associate Professor of Literacy Education Kathryn Will and a group of UMF pre-service teachers recently welcomed more than 60 K-8 students, parents, educators and community partners from one- and two-room Maine Island Schools for a hands-on learning experience. More than 20 of…

FARMINGTON, ME  (November 13, 2025)—The University of Maine at Farmington recently hosted its third annual Veterans Day lunch to honor veterans in the UMF and local community for their service. The event reaches out to UMF students who are veterans or the dependents of veterans, and UMF staff, faculty and community…

FARMINGTON, ME  (November 10, 2025)—The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) announces that Lisa-Ann Henry, LCPC, LADC, ACS, director of UMF’s Master’s in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Creative Arts program, has been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the Maine Mental Health Counselors Association. MEMHCA advocates for clinical…

FARMINGTON, ME (November 3, 2025)—UMF Learning Commons Coordinator Misty Beck and UMF student peer educators recently presented their innovative approach to supporting student success at the first annual Maine Peer Educators Summit held at Bates College. In their presentation, they highlighted how the Student Learning Commons integrates academic coaches, course-based peer tutors and targeted…

FARMINGTON, ME (October 27, 2025)—Rediscover Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story this fall at the University of Maine at Farmington’s festive production of “A Christmas Carol,” adapted for the stage from Charles Dickens’ original manuscript. A perennial favorite, the show brings together an exceptional cast of more than 30 UMF students and community…

FARMINGTON, ME (October 15, 2025)—The University of Maine at Farmington presents “Music and Stories,” a piano performance by Steven Pane, pianist and UMF professor of music, highlighting the expressive and narrative power of instrumental music. Performances will take place in Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 4:00…

FARMINGTON, ME  (October 14, 2025)—The University of Maine at Farmington Campus and Community Garden is hosting its annual Fall Open House Monday, Oct. 20, from noon to 2 p.m. The event will feature garden birthday cake, apple cider pressing (in-part, with apples from the UMF campus apple trees), live music and more.

FARMINGTON, ME  (October 7, 2025)—Members of the public are invited to the University of Maine at Farmington for the annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Lunch and Film Screening on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 12-2 p.m.  This event is open to the public and presented in partnership between UMF Student Life and Mantor Library. The gathering will feature a traditional Indigenous lunch followed by a…

FARMINGTON, ME  (October 3, 2025)—In conjunction with Earth Science Week, UMF Assistant Professor of Geology Larry Tuttle and his students are presenting a pop-up exhibit on “Rocks and Minerals Down the Microscope.” The exhibition will be on display in the lower-level lobby of the Emery Community Arts Center on the University…