News

51±¬ÁÏ News chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

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The Most Recent 51±¬ÁÏ News

All 51±¬ÁÏ 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. 

Recent Media Coverage

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 51±¬ÁÏ’s Media Relations team

David Evans Shaw's $5 million gift to 51±¬ÁÏ's new planetary health center featured in state media outlets
51±¬ÁÏ's dune-grass research, partnership with Biddeford Pool Conservation Trust featured in WMTW news report
51±¬ÁÏ Professor Charles Tilburg's research on changing Labrador Currents featured in regional media
51±¬ÁÏ occupational therapy students' work on adaptive equipment spotlighted by Maine, national outlets

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Student Stories

Shauna Curran Education Major during her teaching expereince
Shauna Curran (Elementary Education, '26) spent four years moving in and out of Biddeford classrooms, completing fieldwork in 10 schools across five towns before earning her Elementary Education degree from 51±¬ÁÏ this spring. She found her calling while studying abroad in Morocco, and leaves for Spain, shaped as much by her students as she ever was by a syllabus.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

51±¬ÁÏ’s fourth Health Care Story Slam puts a human face on chronic illness [
51±¬ÁÏ’s fourth Health Care Story Slam on April 15 put a human face on chronic illness and the long road to diagnosis as seven speakers took the stage to explore this year's theme of balance in the Harold Alfond Forum on 51±¬ÁÏ's Biddeford Campus.
Cover of the 2025 51±¬ÁÏ Magazine

51±¬ÁÏ Magazine

Built for Connection. Made for Discovery.

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 51±¬ÁÏ Magazine is distributed nationally each fall and features compelling stories about 51±¬ÁÏ’s students and faculty, academics, research, and institutional initiatives, plus complementary digital and interactive content.

From Day One, Students Get Future-Ready

The Learning Experience of a Lifetime

Eight 51±¬ÁÏ business students were paid by the NFL to staff Super Bowl LX. Learn more

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 51±¬ÁÏ 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
Source
The Princeton Review
Year
2026
Title
Higher Earning Potential
Source
Carnegie Foundation
Year
2025

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About 51±¬ÁÏ News

51±¬ÁÏ News is produced and curated by the Office of Communications, which provides strategic and creative leadership and support for the 51±¬ÁÏ across all media and communications platforms. Our mission is to raise awareness for 51±¬ÁÏ, enhance the University’s reputation, facilitate operations, and foster community in alignment with institutional goals. Contact the 51±¬ÁÏ Office of Communications