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UNE News chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

Continued Acclaim for Education Excellence

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In its 2026 report, the company praised UNE faculty who are accessible outside the classroom and ample opportunities for hands-on research and professional learning, study abroad experiences, and exceptional and accessible student tutoring, support, and career services.

UNE in the Press

UNE Online's end-of-life doula program touted and called pioneering in Bangor Daily News
David Smith’s expertise on dehumanization featured in opinion piece on Brazilian news site
UNE's Marilyn Gugliucci discusses strategies for aging in place well
David Smith shares insights on dehumanization and genocide in Holocaust-focused podcast

Student Stories

   UNE research team first to publish report on impact of historic January 2024 storms on Maine coastlines
A University of New England research team is the first to publish a report on Maine’s historic January 2024 storms, which caused extensive coastal damage and destroyed more than a quarter of the coastal dunes along the four beaches that were studied.

UNE Research Comes to Life Off Maine's Coast

UNE researchers 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 New England. Read more

Research: For the Health of Our World

The UNE Magazine

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UNE is an emerging powerhouse of research in many fields, including bioscience, marine, environmental, health, and the humanities. This edition of the UNE Magazine 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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