UMPI’s McCartney Receives Fulbright Award

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is very excited to share some big news with the community.

Its very own Dr. Kevin McCartney has received a Fulbright Award to conduct micropaleontology research in Poland during the 2016-2017 academic year.

"The University is incredibly proud of Kevin for receiving this Fulbright Award and this opportunity to be a part of such a prestigious scholar program," UMPI President Linda Schott said. "It's a real indication of the high quality of his scientific research and the international collaborations he fosters in order to further that research. Kevin has been a great asset to our campus, he's been an excellent mentor and teacher to our students, and this is a wonderful international recognition of his work."

President Schott made the announcement to the campus about this award during a reception and celebration at her house on Friday.

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