Becky Carlson named athletic director at UMFK

Becky Carlson has been appointed as the new athletic director at the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK). Carlson joins the university following a 15-year tenure as the head coach of the women’s rugby team at Quinnipiac University, where she secured three national championships.

UMFK is currently undergoing a period of athletic expansion, aiming to nearly double its varsity sports offerings. Recent and upcoming additions to the athletic program include baseball, softball, golf, esports, and both men’s and women’s cross country. The university has also reported a 29% increase in enrollment since 2022.