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³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ News chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

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All ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ 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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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 ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s Media Relations team

³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's new cannabis certification program continues to draw headlines
Mainebiz reports on ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ-led study finding Maine Mariners contribute millions to regional economy
³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ medical experts outline solutions for addressing Maine's primary care provider shortage
National outlets pick up dune rebuilding efforts citing ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ impact study

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Student Stories

³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ students pose in front of the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland
The study, conducted by the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ College of Business, with data collected and analyzed in part by ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ students, found the Boston Bruins-affiliate contributed at least $6.1 million in new money to the City of Portland and its local businesses during the 2024-25 season.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

A garden worker tends to plants
³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's Matt Havrda, associate dean for Research and Scholarship in ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’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.
Cover of the 2025 ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Magazine

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Recent Accolades

Title
The Best Colleges in the U.S.
Source
Colleges of Distinction
Year
2025
Title
The Best 391 Colleges
Source
The Princeton Review
Year
2026
Title
Higher Earning Potential
Source
Carnegie Foundation
Year
2025

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About UNE News

³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ News is produced and curated by the Office of Communications, which provides strategic and creative leadership and support for the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ across all media and communications platforms. Our mission is to raise awareness for ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, enhance the University’s reputation, facilitate operations, and foster community in alignment with institutional goals. Contact the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Office of Communications