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91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵresearcher leads identification of novel biomarker for detection of toxic agricultural pesticide

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵprofessor helps bridge science and Indigenous wisdom through children’s literature

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵscientist helps create artificial joint lining to advance arthritis research

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Two 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵpublications stress importance of interdisciplinary education in addressing planetary health challenges

A 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵdental student performs a cleaning for a local schoolchild

Nearly 90 schoolchildren receive free dental care through annual 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵcommunity initiative

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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

Medical school's Paul Segal discusses potential complications of nephrotic syndrome during pregnacny
Aimee Vlachos’ recognition as Maine’s outdoor industry leader of the year reported by local media
Coverage continues of UNE's wave bouy deployment aimed at monitoring coastal storms
Free dental care provided by 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵdental students to public school children featured in local media outlets

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Student Stories

A 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵdental student performs a cleaning for a local schoolchild

Nearly 90 schoolchildren receive free dental care through annual 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵcommunity initiative

The annual "Give Kids A Smile" event aims to remove barriers to access while preparing future providers to work with underserved populations through hands-on, team-based learning.
91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ students named to fall 2025 Dean's List
91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵcommunity gathers to honor MLK’s vision of the ‘Beloved Community’
91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵdental, medical students honor MLK Jr.’s service legacy by reading to local youth
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91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵresearcher leads identification of novel biomarker for detection of toxic agricultural pesticide

UNE's Matt Havrda, associate dean for Research and Scholarship in UNE’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, has led a research team characterizing the negative bodily effects of the pesticide chlorpyrifos and identifying the blood protein haptoglobin as a novel biomarker for the toxic compound's detection.
Two 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵpublications stress importance of interdisciplinary education in addressing planetary health challenges
UNE’s Parkhurst Dining staff supports Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital with donation of nearly $12,000
91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵnames Abigail Henry to lead corporate and foundation relations
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At UNE, Students Work to Learn

Discover how 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵbridges academics and industry, connecting students with employers, alumni, internships, and job opportunities from their first days on campus, embedding career readiness into every facet of the student experience to grow the workforce and ensure our students’ long-term professional success.

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵsenior cares for birds, mammals, and more in immersive internship with Maine Wildlife Park

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵsenior cares for birds, mammals, and more in Maine Wildlife Park immersive internship

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵsenior Sarah Goble, an animal behavior major, did an internship at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray this fall and got a view into the future career path she wants to follow, as she cared for, fed, and monitored the health of moose, white-tailed deer, and numerous raptors. It was the chance of a lifetime for the future zookeeper.
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91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵoutdoor business students provide marketing ideas that aid local land trust
Business put marketing plans in action for local organizations
students engage with professional staff during sure symposium
Research offers students foundation for career success
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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.

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For the Health of Our World

UNE’s comprehensive health mission engages learners from across the University’s disciplines, preparing them to address emerging, interconnected challenges to human and environmental health. Learn more how our students are making a global difference

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵawarded $1.6M federal grant to launch opioid response workforce training program
New School of Public and Planetary Health shows fast-growing impact to influential statewide audiences
91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵresearchers deploy research buoy to track real-time changes to Maine's oceans

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91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵNews is produced and curated by the Office of Communications, which provides strategic and creative leadership and support for the 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ 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 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵOffice of Communications