News

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

The Future of Medical Education Starts Here

UNE administrators and trustees cut the ribbon for the Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences
The interprofessional Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences, formally inaugurated on June 3, 2025, is the flagship facility of UNE’s health sciences campus in Portland and will transform the future of health care in Maine for generations to come.

UNE in the Press

Continued reporting on opening of UNE's new health sciences facility
Business professor Chris Boucher discusses restaurant competition amid Maine's thriving foodie scene
Maine outlets cover opening of Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences
College of Dental Medicine Dean Nicole Kimmes pens op-ed on climate's role in oral health

Student Stories

Baby lobsters sit in a holding tank on a UNE research vessel
UNE researchers released the lobsters — half of which bore a rare orange color — in the tide pools of Ram Island, UNE's own research station, as part of a novel, long-term study into the genetic basis of lobster coloration.

For Life After UNE, These Grads Are Real-World Ready

Improving mental health in rural Maine. Advancing New England’s workforce. Translating science into advocacy. Students in the Class of 2025 share how their UNE experiences — and the lessons they learned here — are shaping their efforts to build a better, healthier world. Read all of our graduating student profiles

Faculty and Professional Staff News

UNE administrators and trustees cut the ribbon for the Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences
The interprofessional Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences, formally inaugurated on June 3, 2025, is the flagship facility of UNE’s health sciences campus in Portland and will transform the future of health care in Maine for generations to come.

Join in the Joy: Commencement 2025 Highlights

Inspiring words and moments from the 2025 Commencement ceremony. Learn more 

Research: For the Health of Our World

The UNE Magazine

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. This edition of the 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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