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

Recognized Excellence in Return on Investment

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A new Student Access and Earnings Classification recognizes UNE’s return on investment, including an earning potential upward of $20,000 more than average annually following graduation.

UNE in the News

UNE librarian Sonya Durney joins experts on Maine Public in discussing the vital roles libraries play today
WMTW spotlights UNE cheer team following historic national championship win
UNE student entrepreneurs behind 'Underdog Energy' drink compete, win first round of 'Greenlight Maine'
UNE's Carrie Byron and Kristin Burkholder discuss effect of microplastics on photosynthesis amid new global study

Student News

UNE installs seismograph on Ram Island
The University of New England installed a seismometer on 2-acre Ram Island on April 24 to allow a team of students and faculty track earthquake and large wave activity for a global network of scientists to better understand the effects of climate change along the Maine coast.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

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Published by Lyons Press and set for release on May 6, “The Rise of Major League Soccer: Building a Global Giant” offers a behind-the-scenes look at the strategic decisions, commercial partnerships, and global influences that have shaped the league’s success.

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

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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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