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91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵNews chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

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All 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ 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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91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵmentors Maine high school students at annual Health Careers Exploration Camp

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵmentors Maine high school students at annual Health Careers Exploration Camp

Eva Balog poses for a portrait in her lab

UNE’s Eva Rose Balog joins statewide industry leaders for ‘Women in Bioscience’ discussion in Portland

Web banner for 'Sensing the Coast' exhibit

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵpartners in Biddeford community exhibition bridging coastal science and art

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵArt Gallery Exhibit celebrates landmark graphic score starting July 10

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵArt Gallery Exhibit celebrates landmark graphic score starting July 10

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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

July 10 opening of Portland Campus exhibit 'Arrows & Operators' previewed in Portland Press Herald
College of Business dean Norm O'Reilly discusses Maine's shifting restaurant landscape in Portland Press Herald feature
Philosophy professor John Waterman pens op-ed on America's purpose on nation's 250th birthday
Op-ed cites UNE-MTI biotech grant as part of 'greener pastures' for Maine job-seekers, employees

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Student Stories

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵmentors Maine high school students at annual Health Careers Exploration Camp

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵmentors Maine high school students at annual Health Careers Exploration Camp

Now 16 years running, the camp coordinated by the Maine Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network at the 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ provides hands-on, interactive lessons taught by 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵfaculty and students in an array of healthcare fields — all of it offered at no cost to the high school students.
91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵstudent earns literary award for poem inspired by study abroad experience
91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵstudents put business coursework to work for tourism companies in Iceland
91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵoffers high schoolers insights, encouragement into STEM fields
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Faculty and Professional Staff News

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵmentors Maine high school students at annual Health Careers Exploration Camp

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵmentors Maine high school students at annual Health Careers Exploration Camp

Now 16 years running, the camp coordinated by the Maine Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network at the 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ provides hands-on, interactive lessons taught by 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵfaculty and students in an array of healthcare fields — all of it offered at no cost to the high school students.
UNE’s Eva Rose Balog joins statewide industry leaders for ‘Women in Bioscience’ discussion in Portland
91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵpartners in Biddeford community exhibition bridging coastal science and art
Forthcoming study from 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵresearchers evaluates impact of SNAP benefits during COVID-19 pandemic
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Celebrating Our Graduates

Students celebrate earning their diplomas at UNE's 2026 Commencement

Nearly 1,400 students graduate from 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ 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 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵexperiences — 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.
91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵsenior 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

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵstudents demonstrate impactful solutions to planetary health at Earth Day Innovation Showcase

A student removes invasive plants from UNE's shoreline

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵstudents ‘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 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵgrant to strengthen Maine’s biotech workforce

Aerial view of modern brick 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵhealth sciences campus building surrounded by trees and parking lots.

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵand 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 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵis 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
91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵmedical school Match Day 2026 places 166 students in residencies

Eight 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵbusiness students gained ‘one-in-a-lifetime’ learning experience staffing Super Bowl LX. Learn more

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91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵMagazine

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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About: The award-winning 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵMagazine 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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