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

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All University of New England 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 UNE’s Media Relations team

NEWS CENTER Maine spotlight's UNE's free home football, basketball, hockey games
Meals for Maine's increased effort to produce 200,000 meal kits with 500 volunteers to combat hunger featured in several news outlets
UNE professor's 48-hour hospice immersion program earns feature from American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
NEWS CENTER Maine previews UNE's Meals for Maine events with culinary demonstration coverage

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UNE community volunteers pack a record 200,000 meal kits to combat hunger across Maine
The fourth annual Meals for Maine event at UNE on Sept. 16 marked the largest single-day undertaking yet for the initiative with nearly 500 volunteers packaging 200,000 meal kits that went to families facing food insecurity in all 16 Maine counties.

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UNE community volunteers pack a record 200,000 meal kits to combat hunger across Maine
The fourth annual Meals for Maine event at UNE on Sept. 16 marked the largest single-day undertaking yet for the initiative with nearly 500 volunteers packaging 200,000 meal kits that went to families facing food insecurity in all 16 Maine counties.

The New Future of Work

Students Get Future Ready

Bridging academics and industry. Connecting students with professional networks. Embedding career readiness into every facet of the student experience: That’s how UNE is growing a workforce for Maine and beyond — and students are living their dreams from their first days on campus.

At her internship at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, Drew Whitcomb (Marine Sciences, ’27) is translating classroom learning into work that is shaping her future in marine science.

Cover of the 2025 UNE Magazine

UNE Magazine

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Our latest magazine issue showcases how our University community is Breaking Boundaries to create transformative change through collective innovation and shape a brighter future for all.

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About: The award-winning UNE Magazine is distributed nationally each fall and features compelling stories about UNE’s students and faculty, academics, research, and institutional initiatives, plus complementary digital and interactive content.

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About UNE News

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