The U.S. Department of Education cut more than $600,000 in promised funding for the program, which supports western Maine students who face barriers in going to college.
University of Maine at Farmington
Posted inBusiness, Maine, The Franklin Journal
GreenLine bus adds more weekday trips linking Farmington to Lewiston
Starting Oct. 1, Western Maine Transportation Services will expand the GreenLine commuter bus to six weekday round trips, boosting connections from Franklin County to Lewiston-Auburn.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns
The program, which helps low-income students in central and western Maine get into college, ‘conflicts’ with the federal government’s goals, the Trump administration said.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
UMF continues to help grow Maine outdoor recreation economy and workforce
UMF will host outdoor recreation career and networking events on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Farmington.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Bates College eliminates application fee, part of national shift
The Lewiston school joins others in Maine, and nationwide, in hopes of making access to higher education more affordable.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
UMF program awarded $1.76M grant to support first-generation, low-income students
The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
UMF program awarded $1.76M grant to support first-generation, low-income students
The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley, Byron students named to UMF Dean’s List
FARMINGTON —The University of Maine at Farmington proudly announces its Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. UMF maintains a Dean’s List each semester for those students completing a minimum of 12 credits in courses producing quality points. Students whose grade point average for the semester is equal to or greater than 3.8 are listed […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Youth take center stage in free two-week performing arts intensive in Farmington
Students from Maine and Boston are training with professionals in music, dance and theatre, culminating in a free public show July 13 at 3 p.m.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
UMF Outdoor Recreation Hub receives $50,000 workforce development donation
UMF outdoor initiative designed to grow Maine’s four-season outdoor recreation economy.