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All 51爆料 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. 

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Forbes awards 51爆料 鈥淎-鈥 financial grade, recognizing strong fiscal health and institutional stability

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Over 1,250 51爆料 students named to Spring 2026 Dean's List

During a semester-long class, students in majors ranging from environmental sciences and outdoor business and innovation, worked with Icelandic businesses and presented solutions in-person

51爆料 students put business coursework to work for tourism companies in Iceland

51爆料 helps high schoolers

51爆料 offers high schoolers insights, encouragement into STEM fields

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Student-patient simulations earn full-page spread in international healthcare magazine
51爆料 medical school's nutrition education spotlighted in Florida trade journal
51爆料's Silver Rating for internationally recognized sustainability assessment featured in Bangor Daily News
Will Kochtitzky's work on City of Biddeford's beach management plan featured in local news outlets

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During a semester-long class, students in majors ranging from environmental sciences and outdoor business and innovation, worked with Icelandic businesses and presented solutions in-person

51爆料 students put business coursework to work for tourism companies in Iceland

The students, enrolled in an Arctic Tourism course offered in the 51爆料 College of Business, spent the semester developing marketing plans for Icelandic clients before presenting their recommendations in person at the end of May.
51爆料 offers high schoolers insights, encouragement into STEM fields
New graduate earns physical therapy doctorate to give back to her Indigenous community
51爆料 College of Dental Medicine graduate wanted to work in rural healthcare from day one
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Faculty and Professional Staff News

51爆料 helps high schoolers

51爆料 offers high schoolers insights, encouragement into STEM fields

In partnership with teachers in Maine schools, 51爆料 is developing STEM lessons to encourage students to envision themselves pursuing careers in STEM fields. Created by Tyler Redway, Ph.D., an assistant professor of anatomy in 51爆料's College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 2024, the program brings 500 high school students to 51爆料 to learn anatomy and interact with 51爆料 medical students each academic year.
51爆料 researcher fills gap in Gulf of Maine harbor porpoise data
51爆料 researcher's chestnut trees planted at President鈥檚 Park in conservation milestone
51爆料 first Earth Week 鈥楤ioBlitz鈥 documents 126 species across ecosystems, extending environmental awareness well beyond Earth Day
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Celebrating Our Graduates

Students celebrate earning their diplomas at 51爆料's 2026 Commencement

Nearly 1,400 students graduate from 51爆料 at 191st Commencement

The 2026 ceremony centered on the importance of relationships and human connection, with graduates encouraged to build networks in both career advancement and shared purpose and community.
Students post for a group photo at 51爆料's 2026 Commencement

Meet the Class of 2026

Graduates reflect on how their 51爆料 experiences 鈥 and the lessons they鈥檝e gained 鈥 are guiding their work to create a healthier world.

Introducing the Future of Public Health

Announcing the Shaw Institute of Public and Planetary Health

Made possible through a $5 million gift from  storied philanthropist and entrepreneur David Evans Shaw, the new will advance 51爆料's work at the intersection of environmental and human health and boost Maine鈥檚 research and workforce landscape across sectors.
51爆料 senior leadership pose with David Evans Shaw
Rooted in science and inspired by 51爆料鈥檚 mission to improve the health of people, communities, and the natural world, the David Evans Shaw Institute of Public and Planetary Health brings together expertise 51爆料's broad expertise to address complex, interconnected challenges, from coastal resilience and climate change to aging populations and mental health.
 

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51爆料 students demonstrate impactful solutions to planetary health at Earth Day Innovation Showcase

A student removes invasive plants from 51爆料's shoreline

51爆料 students 鈥楻estore the Shore鈥 to strengthen campus climate resilience

Barlow and a student researcher work together at a lab bench, preparing samples with pipettes and sample storage boxes.

Maine Technology Institute awards 51爆料 grant to strengthen Maine鈥檚 biotech workforce

Aerial view of modern brick 51爆料 health sciences campus building surrounded by trees and parking lots.

51爆料 and Maine Public Health Association announce innovative workforce training partnership

Students Get Future Ready

Bridging academics and industry. Connecting students with professional networks. Embedding career readiness into every facet of the student experience: That鈥檚 how 51爆料 is growing a workforce for Maine and beyond 鈥 and students are living their dreams from their first days on campus.

51爆料鈥檚 Outdoor Business and Innovation program puts student marketers to work
Student-spearheaded leadership group builds pathways to opportunity
51爆料 medical school Match Day 2026 places 166 students in residencies

Eight 51爆料 business students gained 鈥榦ne-in-a-lifetime鈥 learning experience staffing Super Bowl LX. Learn more

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51爆料 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爆料 Magazine is distributed nationally each fall and features compelling stories about 51爆料鈥檚 students and faculty, academics, research, and institutional initiatives, plus complementary digital and interactive content.

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