UMPI Early College student Dorcas Bolese received several awards—including a first place Congressional Art Award—for work she’s done in classes with UMPI Art instructor Michelle Mishaan.
Bolese earns Congressional Art Award
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UMPI Early College student Dorcas Bolese received several awards—including a first place Congressional Art Award—for work she’s done in classes with UMPI Art instructor Michelle Mishaan.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle honored several employees for their years of service during the Employee Recognition event on May 26. This year’s event recognized employees who marked a milestone anniversary in 2022.
Two hundred and forty-five students graduated from the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Saturday, May 7, during the University’s 2022 Commencement Ceremony—UMPI’s first in-person graduation since 2019.
University of Maine at Presque Isle President Ray Rice has announced that former UMPI President Donald N. Zillman and first lady Linda G. Zillman will deliver a joint commencement address and receive Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degrees during the University’s 113th Commencement Ceremony, to be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle presents David Putnam, UMPI Associate Professor of Science, as the next speaker in its 2021-2022 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center.
The region’s premier leadership development training experience returns for its 14th year with a virtual format and the theme The Leadership Bucket List.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is welcoming 7 new staff members this Spring 2022 semester.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Campus Engagement Office will host Spoken Word Artist Asia Samson, of the Asia Project, on Tuesday, March 8, at 8 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Campus Center.
After a long, long wait, University of Maine at Presque Isle Geology Professor Kevin McCartney soon will be departing for his second Fulbright research trip, this time to India to continue his nearly four decades of research in the field of micropaleontology.
Four hundred and forty-eight students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester, according to Dr. Ray Rice, UMPI President and Provost.