News

51С»Æ³µNews chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

Featured Story

A 51С»Æ³µstudent works on her laptop outside the Danielle N. Ripich Commons
The NextWave Pre-College Experience — open to all students regardless of their intended academic major — will provide participants with an interdisciplinary learning environment to engage in hands-on research, develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges, and glimpse at life at Maine’s largest independent university.

51С»Æ³µin the News

Criminology professor Ryan Williams pens op-ed supporting Maine's speedy transition to public defender system
Medical dean Jane Carreiro discusses residency program obstacles amid Maine birthing center crisis
Marilyn Gugliucci tells Yahoo! that 'purpose,' 'resilience' are key to healthful aging
Online alum named superintendent of central Maine school district

Student News

Students pose for a photo at Match Day 2024
Match Day is when fourth-year students learn where they will complete their residencies and in what specialties following graduation. This year, UNE's medical students will celebrate this milestone in Portland, where the state's only medical school is set to relocate later this summer.

Digging Up the Past

Students Unearth Forgotten History at UNE

A group of students spent the fall semester getting to the root of UNE’s hidden history as home to a thriving, coastal community, spending the warmer months searching for remains of a former cottage before turning their attention to historical archives and producing digital projects on their findings.

Research: For the Health of Our World

The 2024 51С»Æ³µMagazine

A 51С»Æ³µresearcher and student write out formulas on a clear whiteboard

51С»Æ³µis an emerging powerhouse of research in many fields, including bioscience, marine, environmental, health, and the humanities. The 2024 51С»Æ³µMagazine celebrates the University’s innovation and collective commitment to making meaningful impact while discovering solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.

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51С»Æ³µNews is produced and curated by the Office of Communications and Marketing, which provides strategic and creative leadership and support for the University of 51С»Æ³µ 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. Visit the 51С»Æ³µOffice of Communications Website