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51Æ·²èNews chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

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All 51Æ·²è news, highlighting how our students, faculty, and professional staff translate bold ideas into real-world impact and bring the promise of opportunity through hands-on learning, internships, new academic programs, engaging events, interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and more. 

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During a semester-long class, students in majors ranging from environmental sciences and outdoor business and innovation, worked with Icelandic businesses and presented solutions in-person

51Æ·²èstudents put business coursework to work for Icelandic eco-tourism companies

51Æ·²èhelps high schoolers

51Æ·²èoffers high schoolers insights, encouragement into STEM fields

51Æ·²èearns silver rating for sustainability achievements in first-ever assessment

51Æ·²èearns silver rating for sustainability achievements in first-ever assessment

Work by Laura Vickery on display in Campus Center through June 30

Work by Laura Vickery on display at 51Æ·²èCampus Center through June 30

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Recent Media Coverage

Reporters: Our faculty and leadership are regularly tapped for their expertise in the news. If you are a reporter in need of a topical expert or have another media inquiry, please contact UNE’s Media Relations team

UNE's Silver Rating for internationally recognized sustainability assessment featured in Bangor Daily News
Will Kochtitzky's work on City of Biddeford's beach management plan featured in local news outlets
UNE’s new interdisciplinary Center for Emerging Technologies featured in trade journal
UNE's Ashley Bigda helps explain careers as 'dynamic process' in news report on challenges faced by graduates

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Student Stories

During a semester-long class, students in majors ranging from environmental sciences and outdoor business and innovation, worked with Icelandic businesses and presented solutions in-person

51Æ·²èstudents put business coursework to work for Icelandic eco-tourism companies

The students, enrolled in an Arctic Tourism course offered in the 51Æ·²èCollege of Business, spent the semester developing marketing plans for Icelandic clients before presenting their recommendations in person at the end of May.
51Æ·²èoffers high schoolers insights, encouragement into STEM fields
New graduate earns physical therapy doctorate to give back to her Indigenous community
51Æ·²èCollege of Dental Medicine graduate wanted to work in rural healthcare from day one
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Faculty and Professional Staff News

51Æ·²èhelps high schoolers

51Æ·²èoffers high schoolers insights, encouragement into STEM fields

In partnership with teachers in Maine schools, 51Æ·²èis developing STEM lessons to encourage students to envision themselves pursuing careers in STEM fields. Created by Tyler Redway, Ph.D., an assistant professor of anatomy in UNE's College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 2024, the program brings 500 high school students to 51Æ·²èto learn anatomy each academic year.
51Æ·²èresearcher fills gap in Gulf of Maine harbor porpoise data
51Æ·²èresearcher's chestnut trees planted at President’s Park in conservation milestone
51Æ·²èfirst Earth Week ‘BioBlitz’ documents 126 species across ecosystems, extending environmental awareness well beyond Earth Day
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Celebrating Our Graduates

Students celebrate earning their diplomas at UNE's 2026 Commencement

Nearly 1,400 students graduate from 51Æ·²è at 191st Commencement

The 2026 ceremony centered on the importance of relationships and human connection, with graduates encouraged to build networks in both career advancement and shared purpose and community.
Students post for a group photo at UNE's 2026 Commencement

Meet the Class of 2026

Graduates reflect on how their 51Æ·²èexperiences — and the lessons they’ve gained — are guiding their work to create a healthier world.

Introducing the Future of Public Health

Announcing the Shaw Institute of Public and Planetary Health

Made possible through a $5 million gift from  storied philanthropist and entrepreneur David Evans Shaw, the new will advance UNE's work at the intersection of environmental and human health and boost Maine’s research and workforce landscape across sectors.
51Æ·²èsenior leadership pose with David Evans Shaw
Rooted in science and inspired by UNE’s mission to improve the health of people, communities, and the natural world, the David Evans Shaw Institute of Public and Planetary Health brings together expertise UNE's broad expertise to address complex, interconnected challenges, from coastal resilience and climate change to aging populations and mental health.
 

Explore the Future of Planetary Health

Cropped image of a student presenting weather data on a screen

51Æ·²èstudents demonstrate impactful solutions to planetary health at Earth Day Innovation Showcase

A student removes invasive plants from UNE's shoreline

51Æ·²èstudents ‘Restore the Shore’ to strengthen campus climate resilience

Barlow and a student researcher work together at a lab bench, preparing samples with pipettes and sample storage boxes.

Maine Technology Institute awards 51Æ·²ègrant to strengthen Maine’s biotech workforce

Aerial view of modern brick 51Æ·²èhealth sciences campus building surrounded by trees and parking lots.

51Æ·²èand Maine Public Health Association announce innovative workforce training partnership

Students Get Future Ready

Bridging academics and industry. Connecting students with professional networks. Embedding career readiness into every facet of the student experience: That’s how 51Æ·²èis growing a workforce for Maine and beyond — and students are living their dreams from their first days on campus.

UNE’s Outdoor Business and Innovation program puts student marketers to work
Student-spearheaded leadership group builds pathways to opportunity
51Æ·²èmedical school Match Day 2026 places 166 students in residencies

Eight 51Æ·²èbusiness students gained ‘one-in-a-lifetime’ learning experience staffing Super Bowl LX. Learn more

Cover of the 2025 51Æ·²èMagazine

51Æ·²èMagazine

Built for Connection. Made for Discovery.

Our latest magazine issue showcases how our University community is Breaking Boundaries to create transformative change through collective innovation and shape a brighter future for all.

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51Æ·²è: The award-winning 51Æ·²èMagazine is distributed nationally each fall and features compelling stories about UNE’s students and faculty, academics, research, and institutional initiatives, plus complementary digital and interactive content.

Recent Accolades

The Best Colleges in the U.S.
Colleges of Distinction
2025
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The Best 391 Colleges
The Princeton Review
2026
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Higher Earning Potential
Carnegie Foundation
2025
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51Æ·²èNews is produced and curated by the Office of Communications, which provides strategic and creative leadership and support for the 51Æ·²è across all media and communications platforms. Our mission is to raise awareness for UNE, enhance the University’s reputation, facilitate operations, and foster community in alignment with institutional goals. Contact the 51Æ·²èOffice of Communications