2024 News Releases

51±¬ÁÏ 2024 News: Advancing Access, Innovation, and Leadership

​In 2024, the 51±¬ÁÏ (51±¬ÁÏ) made significant strides in enhancing educational access, leadership, and community engagement.​ Highlights from the year include our free tuition initiative, leadershup appointments, and athletic achievements.

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51±¬ÁÏ hires Wesley Renfro as new College of Arts and Sciences dean
A 51±¬ÁÏ professor interacts with middle schoolers from Saco at Maine Bioscience Day
51±¬ÁÏ Faculty and Students Inspire Next Generation of Bioscience Researchers
Three 51±¬ÁÏ students work around a table in the Makerspace
51±¬ÁÏ students craft designs for the future of Maine's outdoor economy
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2024 at 51±¬ÁÏ: The Year in Numbers
Caitlyn Daly was one of three 51±¬ÁÏ students to receive an M&T Bank stipend for a rural health clerkship this fall.
51±¬ÁÏ Grows Ranks of Rural Health Care Providers with grant from M&T Bank
51±¬ÁÏ's Annual DPT Symposium now includes a job fair.
51±¬ÁÏ’s Annual PT Symposium Adds Career Fair
Alexa Bigelow 51±¬ÁÏ COM medical student
51±¬ÁÏ medical student uses internship to address potential health care desert
Students listen in a classroom while working on a laptop
51±¬ÁÏ introduces 100% online doctorate in clinical nutrition
51±¬ÁÏ's Chris Bates-Withers and Michael Smith of BU gave a gun-safety seminar this fall.
51±¬ÁÏ Physician Assistant Professor Raises Awareness About Gun Safety
Three 51±¬ÁÏ researchers pose holding a Society for Women in Marine Science banner
Faculty, students present research at annual conference of women marine scientists
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51±¬ÁÏ’s Lei Lei publishes book on the evolution of tRNA and the genetic code
A group of 51±¬ÁÏ women business students sits around a conference table
At 51±¬ÁÏ, These Women Mean Business
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51±¬ÁÏ appoints biomedical researcher to lead School of Pharmacy
51±¬ÁÏ's Pam Morgan poses against a rocky outcropping
51±¬ÁÏ Researcher Contributes to Global Climate Study on Wetland Carbon Storage
A 51±¬ÁÏ professor stands against a whiteboard while another professor speaks
Joint Political Science Class Explores Complex Politics Behind 2024 Election
Karen Pardue was honored by the New England Board of Higher Education
Karen Pardue honored by New England Board of Higher Education 
Ali Ahmida was shortlisted for the Guggenheim Fellowship.
51±¬ÁÏ Professor Ali Ahmida shortlisted for Guggenheim Fellowship
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Student-led research on archaeological vulnerabilities leads to first publication for 51±¬ÁÏ undergraduate
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51±¬ÁÏ offers free tuition for qualified students
Two students operate a 3D printer
The Future of Occupational Therapy is 3D-Printed
A brick building sits behind green grass and a large tree
CEPH researchers publish multistate study on pandemic’s effects on SNAP-Ed programming
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51±¬ÁÏ announces two new appointments to Board of Trustees
Three 51±¬ÁÏ occupational therapists give a classroom presentation
51±¬ÁÏ hosts annual Maine Occupational Therapy Association conference
Two female students pose for a photo holding awards
WCHP students honored as ‘outstanding future professionals’ by Maine industry association
A group photo with Talwar and 51±¬ÁÏ constituents
Moroccan Ambassador Puneet Talwar Makes Diplomatic Visit to 51±¬ÁÏ's Tangier Campus