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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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Volunteers in hairnets smile while packing bags of food at U N E's 2025 Meals for Maine event addressing food insecurity.

UNE volunteers to assemble 200,000 meals for statewide distribution Sept. 16

UNE faculty, professional staff recognized for advancing constructive discourse across differences

UNE faculty, professional staff recognized for advancing constructive discourse across differences

Aerial view of UNE's Biddeford campus in autumn, showing the waterfront campus with brick academic buildings, a small island with pavilion connected by a wooden footbridge, surrounded by colorful fall foliage and the Saco River estuary.

Independent study finds UNE generates over $53 million in annual economic activity for Biddeford

Headshot of Isabel Ryan

UNE student’s research with Passamaquoddy Tribe centers relationships, health, and the environment

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Find opportunities to learn, celebrate, connect, and experience all our campuses have to offer. From lectures, performances, art exhibitions, athletics, and more in partnership with our Maine communities, there’s always a chance to make memories at UNE.

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Ashley Bigda explains in op-ed how the academy should treat career readiness the same way it does degree requirements
Independent analysis showing UNE generates $53 million annually in economic impact in Biddeford reported by local media
UNE's Sarah Small breaks down impact of new tariffs on Canadian goods, exports to Canada for NEWS CENTER Maine
Master of Public Health student advocates for access to rural maternity care in Sunday paper op-ed

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Student Stories

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UNE student’s research with Passamaquoddy Tribe centers relationships, health, and the environment

Isabel Ryan (Environmental Science, ’27) spent her summer exploring the connections between environmental change and human health at the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation in Sipayik, Maine, where she produced an environmental needs assessment for one of the Passamaquoddy Tribe's environmental agencies. The results, grounded in the One Health Framework, are being returned to the tribe to inform the future health of its people, animals, and natural world.
UNE researchers install wave radar to track spur jetty’s impact on Saco’s Camp Ellis
A year after graduating, UNE alum finds her way back, and forward, through sustainability fellowship
Fellowship with City of Biddeford points business alum toward sustainability-focused graduate studies
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Faculty and Professional Staff News

UNE faculty, professional staff recognized for advancing constructive discourse across differences

UNE faculty, professional staff recognized for advancing constructive discourse across differences

The University of New England recently recognized Julie Peterson, Ph.D., and Lauren Woodward for advancing constructive discourse across differences and for exemplifying the University’s commitment to fostering a robust marketplace of ideas among all faculty, students, and professional staff.
UNE researchers install wave radar to track spur jetty’s impact on Saco’s Camp Ellis
New research by UNE business professor breaks down what makes NFL fans tick
Service Learning director highlights UNE's community impact at statewide volunteer commission conference
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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.

UNE students put business coursework to work for tourism companies in Iceland
Maine-matched physicians graduating from UNE reflect on making a difference through in-state residencies
Maine Technology Institute awards UNE grant to strengthen Maine’s biotech workforce

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.

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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