Colleagues, As we enter into the holiday season, I just wanted to put forth a quick list of some things for which I am thankful here at UMPI: For the new faculty and staff and administrators (i.e. Jason Towers, who … Read More
Friends and Colleagues, Under Question 4 on the November 6th ballot, the University of Maine at Presque Isle would receive $4.5 million, specifically designated for expanding or developing programs that meet our state and nation’s workforce needs and provide you with competitive jobs … Read More
Dear UMPI Community, Yesterday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a gunman killed 11 worshippers within the Tree of Life synagogue while espousing virulent rhetoric toward those individuals. We have, sadly, become all too accustomed to such horrific acts, committed in our schools … Read More
Owls of UMPI Social media and networking can be alternately empowering and maddening for many of us, and that experience likely depends upon the day or the topic du jour in the media and how our own experiences resonate with … Read More
Dear Colleagues, Maine is in the midst of a major workforce crisis, one stemming from multiple challenges. One factor is the diminishing size of our labor force. We currently maintain a 3:1 ratio of working age to senior citizens, which … Read More
UMPI Colleagues, A heartfelt welcome to all at the start of this new semester, one that sees a great many new initiatives and programs, as well as a continuation of the outstanding work we’ve all been doing in terms of … Read More
Colleagues, I am thrilled to share that the Maine Legislature overwhelmingly supported a bill that authorizes the University of Maine System to go to voters for approval of a $49 million infrastructure investment bond. Several UMPI students had the honor … Read More
Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that this Monday’s Meeting of the Finance, Facilities, and Technology Committee of the BOT will take up the resolution to establish the Dr. Robert Vinton Akeley Chair of Agricultural Science and Agribusiness at the … Read More
The events that have unfolded in our country in the past year—from Charlottesville to the mass shooting in Las Vegas—are a stark reminder to us all of the vital role that public institutions of higher education play in this nation … Read More
The events that have unfolded in our country in the past year—from Charlottesville to the mass shooting in Las Vegas—are a stark reminder to us all of the vital role that public institutions of higher education play in this nation … Read More