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

A Global Approach to Improving Human Health

51±¬ÁÏ Professor Will Kochtitzky displays a seismic activity map with a student

51±¬ÁÏ launches new School of Public and Planetary Health

The new school will unite expertise across disciplines including public health, marine and environmental sciences, political science, medicine, and business, preparing students to be systems-level thinkers in addressing interconnected environmental and human health challenges, such as climate change, aging populations, and global supply chain vulnerabilities.

Latest News

Photo of mural on Decary Hall depicting graphics of 51±¬ÁÏ's three campuses

51±¬ÁÏ Center for Global Humanities to host five events this fall on timely world topics

Five U N E health professions student pose together on a staircase

51±¬ÁÏ Center to Advance Interprofessional Education and Practice announces fall knowledge exchange events

Artists to activate 14-Year-Old campus labyrinth in exhibit’s closing performance

Artists to activate 14-Year-Old campus labyrinth in exhibit’s closing performance

51±¬ÁÏ student Willard Swift examines zebrafish in a 51±¬ÁÏ lab

51±¬ÁÏ and Gulf of Maine Research Institute launch collaborative research accelerator

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51±¬ÁÏ in the Press

Business dean Norm O'Reilly weighs in on rise of beauty brand deals with women athletes
Work by 51±¬ÁÏ's Charles Thompson on display at Biddeford Campus Center
51±¬ÁÏ President James Herbert outlines cost considerations for high-schoolers choosing colleges
Maine Mariners announce pre-season game at Harold Alfond Forum partnership with 51±¬ÁÏ
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Student Stories

A Sustainability Fellow presents her summer work

Student-driven sustainability solutions the focus of annual fellowship showcase

51±¬ÁÏ Summer Sustainability Fellows demonstrated how collaboration and community engagement create solutions for Maine’s future at the 2025 Sustainability Fellowship Showcase. The fellowship program, now in its second year, represents the University's broader commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers in sustainability and bettering the health of Maine's communities.
A 51±¬ÁÏ student is mapping the future of Maine’s lighthouses
Occupational Therapy students host health and wellness fair for Portland senior residents
51±¬ÁÏ education student represents Maine, U.S. at Arctic summit in South Korea

Faculty and Professional Staff News

51±¬ÁÏ student Willard Swift examines zebrafish in a 51±¬ÁÏ lab

51±¬ÁÏ and Gulf of Maine Research Institute launch collaborative research accelerator

Designed to seed research that aligns with both partners’ expertise in marine and ocean sciences, the partnership offers a systems-level model that responds to fast-growing environmental and societal challenges by providing faculty with GMRI investigators with funding to complete projects spanning a range of disciplines.
51±¬ÁÏ welcomes dozens for first community Science Café event
Business dean Norm O’Reilly joins fellow industry experts at Maine Celtics partnership summit
51±¬ÁÏ faculty, professional staff honored for commitment to fostering civil discourse on controversial topics
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51±¬ÁÏ Research Comes to Life Off Maine's Coast

51±¬ÁÏ researchers have deployed a cutting-edge underwater seismometer near 51±¬ÁÏ’s Ram Island to monitor real-time seismic activity in the Gulf of Maine. The project, led by faculty and students, is enhancing our understanding of offshore earthquakes and fault lines in New England. Read more

Research: For the Health of Our World

The 51±¬ÁÏ Magazine

A 51±¬ÁÏ researcher and student write out formulas on a clear whiteboard

51±¬ÁÏ is an emerging powerhouse of research in many fields, including bioscience, marine, environmental, health, and the humanities. This edition of the 51±¬ÁÏ 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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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. Visit the 51±¬ÁÏ Office of Communications Website