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

Featured Story

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UNE in the News

Local outlets cover Dental Medicine's annual Give Kids a Smile event
Economist Oak McCoy discusses rising inflation with release of latest Consumer Price Index
UNE President James Herbert discusses potential impact of proposed cuts to biomedical research funding
NASA publishes interview with marine science alum on AI ocean modeling

Student News

UNE medical students and local health leaders pose holding a large check in the amount of $1,600
The money was raised during an annual dinner held by the UNE COM American Geriatrics Society/Gerontological Society of America Student Chapter for Geriatrics and Palliative Care.

Scenes from the Field

Searching for a Unicorn in Maine’s Forests

The northern bog lemming is one of Maine’s most elusive creatures. Traditional methods of tracking wildlife, such as trapping and surveying, have been ineffective in determining the location and number of northern bog lemmings across the northern United States. New techniques used by Zach Olson, Ph.D., an associate professor of animal behavior at UNE, are flipping the script in identifying this threatened animal. Learn more 

2024 UNE Magazine

Research: For the Health of Our World

A UNE researcher and student write out formulas on a clear whiteboard

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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