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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

UNE's Audrey Bartholomew weighs in on Sun Journal special report on prevalence of special education needs in Maine
UNE students' work on shoreline stabilization spotlighted in local news outlets
UNE's marine research cited in continued coverage of two-tone lobster caught in Massachusetts
UNE's Shaun Johnson offers insight on new statewide tracking system for sexual assault kits in media report

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Student Stories

A UNE student carries research equipment through the woods
Johanna Birchem (Environmental Studies, ’26), will use the myriad research experiences she has had at UNE to inform work she will complete as the recipient of one of the nation’s most prestigious fellowships for graduate student research. Notably, her work documenting the lived experiences of seaweed harvesters across Maine is examining how policy, economic pressures, and environmental change shape the industry.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

UNE students help in first Earth Week BioBlitz
On April 25, a dozen students, faculty, and staff at the University of New England fanned out across UNE's Biddeford Campus to conduct the University's first Earth Week BioBlitz, documenting as many species as possible within a defined area, an effort that produced 88 documented observations and several notable finds.
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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Students Getting to Work

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.

Recent Accolades

Title
The Best Colleges in the U.S.
Source
Colleges of Distinction
Year
2025
Title
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