The joint program offers a fully online pathway from medical laboratory technician to medical laboratory science and the state’s only bachelor’s degree in this field.
The program, called 'Winter Weekdays", runs from Jan. 5 to April 30 and is meant to build on the success of the 2025 Winter Wednesday pilot program.Â
The project will initially serve more than 150 tribal homes and facilities within the first year, with plans for future expansion, supporting telehealth, education, remote work and tribal services.
Touted as a first-of-its-kind for adult learners, the degree will be offered by the University of Maine at Farmington and delivered through the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s existing online program called YourPace.
A $3 million renovation includes a new lab, DNA and imaging equipment and drone monitors to accelerate development of potato varieties, which typically takes years.