Dr. Tomasz Herzog, University of Maine at Presque Isle Professor of Social Foundations of Education and Social Studies Education, co-edited a book on the COVID-19 pandemic that was published recently in Berlin, Germany.
Press Releases
Maine Solar System Model’s 3-D Sun to align with planets
After sharing plans this summer for the addition of a 3-D Sun to the Maine Solar System Model, University of Maine at Presque Isle officials are pleased to announce that its finalized location will be in front of Preble Hall, in the grassy area between the UMPI sign and flagpole.
UMPI hosts 2023 geological conference
For only the second time ever, Aroostook County will serve as the site of the New England Intercollegiate Geological Conference (NEIGC).
Reed Gallery presents View from the Bus
The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Art Gallery will present View from the Bus, featuring photographs by Stephen Boody, from Oct. 6 to Nov. 24, 2023.
UMPI presents Homecoming 2023
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Homecoming 2023:Spirit Week + Alumni, Friends, and Family Weekend from Sept. 11 to 17, featuring sporting events, the Snowy Owl Marketplace, Unexpected Food Fest, a performance by the Presque Isle Community Players, and much more!
Artist creating sculptures ahead of solar eclipse
Savannah-based artist and Savannah College of Art and Design professor Henry Dean is creating a series of outdoor sculptures throughout the U.S.—including one in front of South Hall on the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus—designed to coincide with the upcoming 2024 solar eclipse’s “path of totality.”
University announces 2023 graduates
Three hundred and nine students graduated from the University of Maine at Presque Isle during the 2022-2023 academic year.
UMPI mourns passing of former president
Members of the University of Maine at Presque Isle community are mourning the passing of Donald N. Zillman, the institution’s 10th president, who served from 2006-2012. Zillman died July 27, 2023, at the age of 79.
UMPI seeks community partner for Houlton Center
In an effort to best support the educational needs of southern Aroostook County and surrounding areas, the University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a community partner to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Houlton Higher Education Center. University leaders will host a community meeting on Wednesday, July 26 at 5 p.m. at the Houlton Center to share efforts to date and answer any questions community members may have.
UMPI releases Dean’s list for Spring 2023
Four hundred and nineteen students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester, according to Dr. Ray Rice, UMPI President and Provost.