To the UMPI campus and greater community– It is with great pleasure that I officially announce that the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to … Read More
Dear UMPI Community, In this time of crisis, as our nation grapples with issues of racism, inequality, and how to move forward, UMPI leaders have come to an important determination. We have been clear in campus messages about our stance … Read More
To the UMPI community, On June 19th, 1865, Union forces landed at Galveston, Texas with the news that the Civil War had ended and that all of those who had been enslaved were now free. This news, of course, came … Read More
As we approach the end of this fall semester and the beginning of a season of holiday and reflection, it seems an appropriate time to express my gratitude to all of you within our University of Maine at Presque Isle community. … 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 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
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
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