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

A Global Approach to Improving Human Health

51С»Æ³µProfessor Will Kochtitzky displays a seismic activity map with a student

51С»Æ³µlaunches new School of Public and Planetary Health

The new school will unite expertise across disciplines including public health, marine and environmental sciences, political science, medicine, and business, preparing students to be systems-level thinkers in addressing interconnected environmental and human health challenges, such as climate change, aging populations, and global supply chain vulnerabilities.

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Five U N E health professions student pose together on a staircase

51С»Æ³µCenter to Advance Interprofessional Education and Practice announces fall knowledge exchange events

Artists to activate 14-Year-Old campus labyrinth in exhibit’s closing performance

Artists to activate 14-Year-Old campus labyrinth in exhibit’s closing performance

Photo of mural on Decary Hall depicting graphics of UNE's three campuses

51С»Æ³µCenter for Global Humanities to host five events this fall on timely world topics

51С»Æ³µstudent Willard Swift examines zebrafish in a 51С»Æ³µlab

51С»Æ³µand Gulf of Maine Research Institute launch collaborative research accelerator

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51С»Æ³µin the Press

Business dean Norm O'Reilly weighs in on rise of beauty brand deals with women athletes
Work by UNE's Charles Thompson on display at Biddeford Campus Center
51С»Æ³µPresident James Herbert outlines cost considerations for high-schoolers choosing colleges
UNE's Nor'easter Days featured in news report on college move-in week
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Student Stories

A Sustainability Fellow presents her summer work

Student-driven sustainability solutions the focus of annual fellowship showcase

51С»Æ³µSummer Sustainability Fellows demonstrated how collaboration and community engagement create solutions for Maine’s future at the 2025 Sustainability Fellowship Showcase. The fellowship program, now in its second year, represents the University's broader commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers in sustainability and bettering the health of Maine's communities.
A 51С»Æ³µstudent is mapping the future of Maine’s lighthouses
Occupational Therapy students host health and wellness fair for Portland senior residents
51С»Æ³µeducation student represents Maine, U.S. at Arctic summit in South Korea

Faculty and Professional Staff News

51С»Æ³µstudent Willard Swift examines zebrafish in a 51С»Æ³µlab

51С»Æ³µand Gulf of Maine Research Institute launch collaborative research accelerator

Designed to seed research that aligns with both partners’ expertise in marine and ocean sciences, the partnership offers a systems-level model that responds to fast-growing environmental and societal challenges by providing faculty with GMRI investigators with funding to complete projects spanning a range of disciplines.
51С»Æ³µwelcomes dozens for first community Science Café event
Business dean Norm O’Reilly joins fellow industry experts at Maine Celtics partnership summit
51С»Æ³µfaculty, professional staff honored for commitment to fostering civil discourse on controversial topics
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51С»Æ³µResearch Comes to Life Off Maine's Coast

51С»Æ³µresearchers have deployed a cutting-edge underwater seismometer near UNE’s Ram Island to monitor real-time seismic activity in the Gulf of Maine. The project, led by faculty and students, is enhancing our understanding of offshore earthquakes and fault lines in 51С»Æ³µ. Read more

Research: For the Health of Our World

The 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. This edition of the 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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