News

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

Featured Story

UNE faculty member Sri Mohan works with students in his lab
Since first earning R2 status in 2018, UNE has continued to expand its research enterprise, leading Maine's academic institutions in funding from the National Institutes of Health, securing millions to study novel treatments for pain and disease, and engaging students in groundbreaking initiatives to better the health of our communities and the natural world.

UNE in the News

Noah Perlut's rooftop gull studies included in national Audubon Magazine piece
UNE's Jennifer Tuttle interviewed about research in women's history
UNE's Noah Perlut discusses best tips for attracting hummingbirds to backyards this spring
WGME spotlights cheer team's national championship win

Student News

 As Community News Initiative grows, UNE is meeting needs of future journalists
In the two years since the Community News Initiative was launched at the University of New England, it has placed several students in journalism internships at media outlets across Maine. Now, the young program is poised for further growth.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

Eighth UNE Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair teaches public about brain's limitations, wonders
UNE students, staff, and faculty came together at UNE’s eighth Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair to offer the public games, demonstrations, and lessons that explained the function and limitations of the brain.

Digging Up the Past

Students Unearth Forgotten History at UNE

A group of students spent the fall semester getting to the root of UNE’s hidden history as home to a thriving, coastal community, spending the warmer months searching for remains of a former cottage before turning their attention to historical archives and producing digital projects on their findings. Learn more about the project

Research: For the Health of Our World

The 2024 UNE Magazine

A UNE researcher and student write out formulas on a clear whiteboard

UNE is an emerging powerhouse of research in many fields, including bioscience, marine, environmental, health, and the humanities. The 2024 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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