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91��ɫ hosts 117th Commencement

Rachel Rice — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:47:44 +0000

One thousand seven hundred and fifty-two students graduated from the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Saturday, May 9, during the University’s 2026 Commencement Exercises. With nearly 500 more students than last year graduating, 91��ɫ is celebrating its largest-ever graduating class for the third year in a row.

Gauvin to speak, Watson to be honored during 91��ɫ’s 117th Commencement

Rachel Rice — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0000

University of Maine at Presque Isle President Ray Rice has announced that Sandra “Sandy” Gauvin, longtime educator and co-founder of the Aroostook Aspirations Initiative, will deliver the commencement address.

Reed Gallery features 2026 Senior Shows

Rachel Rice — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:44:00 +0000

The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Art Gallery presents the 2026 Fine Art Senior Thesis Exhibition, featuring the work of three Fine Art majors between April 19 and May 16.

91��ɫ celebrates 23rd annual University Day

Rachel Rice — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:11:00 +0000

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host its 23rd annual University Day activities on Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15, complete with evening poster presentations and a keynote address by a Libra Distinguished Lecture Series speaker, and a day filled with student presentations.

91��ɫ’s Libra Series presents Kyle Poissonnier

Rachel Rice — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:57:00 +0000

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Kyle Poissonnier, founder of Catalyst for Change (CFC) Wear, as the next speaker in its Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room.

UMA and 91��ɫ Launch Online Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree

Rachel Rice — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0000

The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Augusta are launching a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree designed to expand career pathways for laboratory professionals and help meet growing healthcare workforce needs across Maine.

Empty Bowls taking place April 10

Rachel Rice — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:17:00 +0000

The University of Maine at Presque Isle and Wintergreen Arts Center are teaming up to present another round of Empty Bowls—a fundraiser that offers up hand-crafted ceramic bowls and soup to fight hunger on a local scale—and are asking people to bring their love of art and their appetite.

91��ɫ professor awarded Maine Sea Grant

Rachel Rice — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:23:00 +0000

Dr. Anna Vinton, 91��ɫ Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Sustainability, has received a $5,000 Maine Sea Grant to collaborate with state and nonprofit partners in developing a new qualitative tool that will help identify the best combinations of salmon populations for restocking the Kennebec River. The … Read More

Employer U hosts professional development series

Rachel Rice — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:17:19 +0000

The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Employer U program will host a six-session professional development series titled “Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed.” that will begin on Tuesday, March 31 and continue through Thursday, April 16. This … Read More

91��ɫ welcomes new employees

Rachel Rice — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:49:00 +0000

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is welcoming eight new staff members this Spring 2026 semester.