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McCartney prepares for a year of research

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Kevin McCartney, Professor of Geology at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, will depart for a year of research—first on the other side of the country and later on the other side of the world–at the beginning of September. He will complete a semester sabbatical at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, to be followed by a Fulbright to India during the spring. During the eight or nine months that he will be away from northern Maine, he will pursue his lifelong interest in a group of single-celled fossils known as silicoflagellates.

University announces 2021 graduates

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Two hundred and twenty-seven students graduated from the University of Maine at Presque Isle during the 2020-2021 academic year. On Saturday, May 8, during the University’s 112th Commencement and second-ever virtual Commencement ceremony, President Rice conferred degrees upon the graduating students.

8/17/21 – Message from President Rice to campus

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Dear UMPI Community, A reminder to all new and returning students that UMPI, as is every institution within the University of Maine System, has implemented a vaccination requirement plan.  As a result, students planning on participating in any on-campus experiences must verify theirRead More

8/12/21 – Message from President Rice to campus

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Dear UMPI Community, A reminder to all new and returning students that UMPI, as is every institution within the University of Maine System, has implemented a vaccination requirement plan.  As a result, students planning on participating in any on-campus experiences must verify theirRead More