News

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

Featured Story

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51±¬ÁÏ in the News

NEWS CENTER Maine special report focuses on 51±¬ÁÏ's new M.S. in Climate Change Leadership
Saco Bay News spotlights 51±¬ÁÏ professor Thomas Klak's American chestnut research
51±¬ÁÏ biomedical researchers discuss importance of funding for life sciences research
M.S.W. alum named one of "Top Women Leaders of D.C. for 2025"

Student News

51±¬ÁÏ dental students engage with a child patient in the Oral Health Center
Students in 51±¬ÁÏ’s College of Dental Medicine and Department of Dental Hygiene provided over $13,000 in free dental care to local students in what was the largest ever collaboration of doctoral dental medicine and undergraduate dental hygiene students practicing together in the Oral Health Center.

Scenes from the Field

Searching for a Unicorn in Maine’s Forests

The northern bog lemming is one of Maine’s most elusive creatures. Traditional methods of tracking wildlife, such as trapping and surveying, have been ineffective in determining the location and number of northern bog lemmings across the northern United States. New techniques used by Zach Olson, Ph.D., an associate professor of animal behavior at 51±¬ÁÏ, are flipping the script in identifying this threatened animal. Learn more 

2024 51±¬ÁÏ Magazine

Research: For the Health of Our World

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. The 2024 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.

About

51±¬ÁÏ News is produced and curated by the Office of Communications and Marketing, 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