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Looking for more than a school? At the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF), you’ll make your own discoveries and innovations. Put what you learn to the test outside of the classroom. And unearth your adventurous side among the rugged, natural beauty of western Maine. Plus, our commitment to affordability means money won’t stand in the way of you reaching your goals. Your path forward begins at UMF.

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Be part of a close-knit family and experience life in a town full of charm, adventure, and opportunities to connect on and off campus.
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Feed Your Adventurous Side

With nearby ski areas (including one right in Farmington!) to world-class hiking, kayaking, and camping opportunities, it’s hard to top UMF when it comes to outdoor activities. Plus, our Mainely Outdoors program has the gear and knowhow to help you experience it all.

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UMF spotlights Shana Youngdahl, fiction writer and poet, as final spring Visiting Writer, April 16
April 02, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (April 2, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to announce Shana Youngdahl as the final reader of the 2026 spring semester schedule of its popular Visiting Writers series. Youngdahl will read from her work at 7:30 p.m.,…
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UMF presents student capstone exhibit “Beyond the Frame: Art & Design Senior Exhibition,” April 9-May 9
March 31, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (March 31, 2026)—Senior University of Maine at Farmington Art & Design students are presenting “Beyond the Frame: Art & Design Senior Exhibition.” The exhibit is featured in the Emery Community Arts Center Gallery from April 9-May 9, 2026. An…
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UMF welcomes Thomas Gillman, New Zealand specialist in sustainable tourism and Libra Scholar, to campus in April for multiple public events
March 30, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (March 30, 2026)— The University of Maine at Farmington in partnership with the UMF Office of Global Education is excited to announce that Dr. Thomas Gillman, a New Zealand specialist in sustainable tourism, will be collaborating with the University…
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Registration for UMF Summer Session courses now open to the public
March 25, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (March 25, 2026)—Thinking of taking a college course or two this summer? Registration for the University of Maine at Farmington Summer Session courses is now open to the public. Courses cover a wide range of topics including Art, Chemistry,…
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Student Spotlights: Wilson Scholars

Meet some of the 2025-2026 Wilson Scholars & Fellows

Page Gonya

A senior double majoring in International & Global Studies and Earth & Environmental Sciences using GIS technology to assess crosswalk safety on the UMF campus.

Ryan Martin-Hachey

A senior majoring in Biology conducting an analysis of Tick Zoonotic Disease Prevalence, infectious diseases that can be transmitted from ticks to humans, in the Greater Farmington area.

Mya Williams

A junior majoring in Elementary Education exploring using bookmaking to build content knowledge in Math, Science and Social Studies.

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Campus Sustainability Tour
April 09, 2026 • 10:00 AM
A sustainability-focused tour of UMF with visiting Libra Scholar Dr. Thomas Gillman and led by Professor Drew Barton.
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Symposium 2026
April 15, 2026 • 12:00 AM
Each year, the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) Symposium showcases the academic excellence, research, creative work, and experiential learning of our students. Students present both individual and course-based projects representing diverse academic disciplines. Through lectures, demonstrations, performances, and interactive…
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Burnt into Memory: How Brownfield Faced the Fire
April 17, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Drawing on interviews with townspeople, letters, photographs, and newspaper reports, Jo Radner tells the history of the furious 1947 wildfire that in a few hours destroyed almost all of the little town of Brownfield in western Maine. Neighbors fought and…
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Libra Scholar Reception and Keynote Address: Using Your Travel for Good
April 22, 2026 • 6:30 PM
UMF visiting Libra Scholar Dr. Thomas Gillman will deliver a keynote address “Using Your Travel for Good: How We Can Be Part of the First Sustainable Generation” for UMF and the wider community. Reception beforehand with local partners.
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Founded in 1864 as a teacher preparation school, UMF is Maine’s first publicly funded institution of higher education.

Zero Tuition for Eligible Mainers

In-state students who meet certain eligibility requirements pay no tuition or fees for up to 15 credits per semester.

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Choose from more than 60 academic programs across the sciences, humanities, business, education, and more.

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Regional Public College — North (U.S. News & World Report).

The Great Outdoors

Into the outdoors? At UMF, you’ll be minutes away from ski areas, pristine waterways, and state and national parks.

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Best Value School, Regional College — North (U.S. News & World Report).

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