Messages from the President

Dear UMPI Community, In August, I wrote to you that we’d be celebrating an important milestone this fall–our first ever fall virtual graduation. I am so pleased to share the details of that event–which is just under two weeks away–with … Read More

Dear UMPI Community, As we enjoy Maine’s recognition of Indigenous People’s Day, it is especially important, on this day as every day, that we be mindful that UMPI’s sites and facilities are located on the ancestral homelands of the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet nations, who … Read More

Dear UMPI Community, I am saddened to share with you news of the passing of Dr. Royal Goheen, known by so many of us here at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and throughout Aroostook County for his long … Read More

Dear UMPI Community, Like many of you, I am shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic news of the shooting involving Charlie Kirk. Our thoughts go out to his family and loved ones in the wake of this senseless act … Read More

Dear UMPI Community, I’m incredibly saddened to share the news of Linda Zillman’s passing this afternoon. Linda has been an important part of our UMPI family since 2006, when Donald N. Zillman became UMPI’s 10th President and she became our … Read More

Dear UMPI Community, As we prepare to observe Memorial Day in the US, I invite you to take time to reflect on the meaning of this national day of remembrance. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day emerged during and after … Read More

Dear UMPI Community, As we complete the 2024–2025 academic year, I want to take a moment to share an important update regarding our presence at the Houlton Center. Over the past year, following the sale of the Center to the … Read More

Dear UMPI Community, We are very pleased to announce that we have three venues for tutoring and writing support available to the entirety of the UMPI community:  the UMPI Tutoring Center, the UMPI Writing Center, and, new this fall, 24-hour … Read More