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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

Biddeford cultural center features UNE President James Herbert in 'Voices of Biddeford' profiles
UNE Match Day and 13 medical students doing residencies in Maine highlighted by Maine Public
UNE's 166 graduating physicians who matched to residencies spotlighted in local media
UNE North's role in Maine symposium on Arctic highlighted in UMaine News

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Student Stories

UNE students compete in eel enclosure competition.
UNE Students recently helped redesign an eel enclosure in a contest aimed at enriching a vivarium tank that holds eels. The American Eel Habitat Enrichment Competition marked the first time a student-driven contest was held at UNE to enhance an enclosure for a fish species housed in the Arthur P. Girard Marine Science Center.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

 UNE professor co-authors first evidence-based guide for school therapy dog programs
University of New England Assistant Professor Jennie Dapice, Ph.D., recently co-authored what is believed to be the first book outlining evidence-based protocols for school-based therapy dog programs, offering K–12 educators and administrators a standardized framework.
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Recent Accolades

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

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UNE News is produced and curated by the Office of Communications, which provides strategic and creative leadership and support for the University of New England 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 UNE Office of Communications