University of Maine at Presque Isle

📅 Save the Date, New UMPI Owls! Orientation Weekend is August 28 - 30 and is open to all new students, commuters included.

Friday, August 28: Grab your bags - it’s Move-In Day! You can also get your Student ID, Parking Passes and more at the Resource Fair.

Saturday, August 29: Learn more about campus support services and enjoy orientation crafts, games and laser tag!

Sunday, August 30: The rest of campus moves in, and everyone enjoys another day of fun before the semester begins.

Have any questions? Reach out to the UMPI Student Activities Office. Check out the full schedule here: umpi.edu/admissions/orientation/

We can’t wait to welcome you to campus! 🎉🦉

Happy National Pollinator Week! 🐝
This busy bee was spotted among our apple blossoms on campus. Pollinators help support the plants, trees, and ecosystems around us, and we're glad to have them here at UMPI!

Happy first day of summer, Owls! We hope you're enjoying some extra sunshine today ☀️

Next up on our summer series: New Sweden’s Midsommar Festival! 🌼🌿

Join the celebration June 19–21 in New Sweden for an unforgettable weekend honoring Swedish heritage. The festival centers around the maypole ceremony, decorated with local Maine wildflowers - plus flower crowns, Nordic folk music, museum tours, demonstrations, local food, and more!

More details:

Midsommar Festival | Visit Aroostook New Sweden, Maine, Jun 21, 2026. The vibrant Midsommar Festival in New Sweden, Maine—a free, family‑friendly weekend event honoring Scandinavian heritage with maypole dancing, traditional folk costumes, live fiddle music, Swedish baked goods and smorgasbords, craft vendors, flower‑crown maki...

Today we commemorate Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. This act liberated the last 250,000 enslaved people, more than two years after the proclamation was first issued.

As a university dedicated to learning and discovery, we recognize the importance of understanding our shared history and honoring the significance of this day.

Rain or shine, we still found a way to celebrate National Picnic Day with strawberry shortcake! 🍓

Whether you’re just starting your degree or coming back with real-world experience, UMPI can help you connect your education to where you want to go next.

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“When I first graduated high school, I had no clear direction for my future. I enrolled in college right away, but I lacked motivation because I didn’t know how I would use my degree. I’m now pursuing a degree in leadership and management at UMPI to align my education with my real-world experience, long-term career goals and passion for leadership.” - Garrett K.

Nursing Student Spotlight 🩺🎓

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, delivered on the UMPI campus, held its annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony at UMPI in May. Congrats to all the graduates, including those who were able to attend in person: Krista Coffin, Danielle Cyr, Trena Hafke, Courtney Kane, Kylie LaPlante, and Gabby Morang!

The collaborative program allows students to begin at UMPI and transition into UMFK’s nursing program without relocating to the Fort Kent campus.

Thank you to the faculty, mentors, and families who supported these graduates along the way. 💙

Photo Credit: Susan Tardie

As campus quiets down this summer, we’re taking a look at the Aroostook County community we’re proud to call home. 🦉💙

First up in our spotlight: Acadian Village’s 50th Anniversary!
Looking for a unique way to spend your weekend? Head to Van Buren tomorrow, Saturday June 13th for a chance to step back in time with Acadian homes, culture, live music, demonstrations, storytelling, and more.

All events are free of charge except food trucks.

Details: https://bit.ly/4e16yuw

Acadian Village 50th Anniversary Celebration — Acadian Village | Van Buren, Maine Friday, June 12 3:00PM Opening Mass:Acadian Village Chapel 5:00PM Chicken Stew and Ployes and Acadian Village Documentary: Van Buren Community Center (tickets required) Saturday, June 13 12:00PM-5:00PM 50th Anniversary Family Events: Acadian Village Free Tours Food Trucks Music Fea

If you missed UMPI’s Virtual Graduation, take a moment to watch Darius Walton’s thoughtful commencement address - a reflection on teaching, growth, and the influence educators have far beyond the classroom.

“Because the next generation is not inheriting our economy or just our institutions, they are inheriting our ethical framework.”

Watch Darius’ address here: https://bit.ly/4omRf2L

Student Speaker Darius Walton - Spring 2026 Virtual Graduation Darius Walton Addresses the virtual graduates of UMPI's Spring 2026...