UMPI Alumni

05/08/2026

It’s Commencement Weekend! Welcome to the alumni family Owls of 2026!

Our students come from near and far and earn their degrees through various modalities, be it on campus here in Presque Isle or further afield through our traditional online and YourPace programs. Whether you’re planning to join us for the in-person Commencement this May or in one of our Virtual Gr...

05/07/2026

Follow the UMPI Social Work Program at the University of Maine, Presque Isle, on their page to stay updated on their latest podcasts and activities. We appreciate your support!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CZpAEBFBK/

Our BSW program mission is to prepare students for professional and generalist social work practice. We are committed to promoting the well-being, growth and empowerment of all individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizational systems.

05/06/2026

Congratulations and best of luck to UMPI Softball!

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05/06/2026

Calling all educators! VESi, in partnership with UMPI, offers online professional development courses to fit your educational needs. Take courses when and where you want this summer!

Learn More:
https://virtualeduc.com/umpi

05/06/2026

Receiving your Master's Degree this weekend? Here’s a helpful guide featuring Alana Margeson '00, Matthew Campbell '10, Courtney Boma, Brandi Perry '26, and President Rice.

Have questions about the hooding ceremony process? This tutorial will take you through a demonstration from start to high-five!

05/06/2026

You may have seen the University of Maine at Presque Isle in the news lately. In this Op-Ed in the Bangor Daily News, President Rice addresses the individuals behind the numbers and the journeys they took to arrive at their degrees. Proud of our new alums!

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“Since 2020, UMPI’s enrollment has grown by more than 237 percent, to 3,731 students, at a time when many universities across the country are contracting.”

04/20/2026

University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) alumni, help us spread the word!

We’re excited to share several current job openings for those interested in joining our welcoming and supportive campus community. If you or someone in your network may be a great fit, visit our job listings page for full details:
http://umpi.edu/jobs
• Administrative Specialist CL2 (Gentile Hall)
• CBE Instructional Designer
• Athletic Trainer
• YourPace Part-Time Faculty (Professional Communication)
• YourPace Part-Time Faculty (Media and Cultural Studies)
• YourPace Part-Time Faculty (Philosophy and Ethics)

Please share with fellow Owls, friends, and colleagues who may be interested.

The University of Maine at Presque Isle provides its 1400 traditional and non-traditional students from the United States and Canada with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment. One of seven autonomous campuses within the University of Maine system, it combines liberal...

04/18/2026

Giving Week ends at 11:59 tonight, and we are 13 donations away from our goal. We've been grateful to share the voices of students and alumni this week because their stories are the whole reason we do what we do. If those stories moved you, there's still time to turn that feeling into a gift. Thank you to everyone who has already given, shared, or reached out. You made this week something special. Have a great weekend!🦉 https://www.givecampus.com/s/jffno8

04/17/2026

14 gifts stand between us and our goal of 100 by midnight tonight. Fourteen. If you've been thinking about it all week, now is the moment. Your support goes directly to scholarships, athletics, and programs that make a real difference for our students. Let's finish this together. 🦉 https://www.givecampus.com/s/jffno8

04/17/2026

79 Owls and friends have stepped up, and we're 21 gifts away from hitting our goal of 100. The finish line is in sight! Join the community that's rallying around UMPI students and make your gift before midnight tonight. Please share to help us hit our goal! 🦉 https://www.givecampus.com/s/jffno8