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Continued Acclaim for Education Excellence

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Princeton Review recognizes 51±¬ÁÏ as one of nation's best colleges for 11th year

In its 2026 report, the company praised 51±¬ÁÏ faculty who are accessible outside the classroom and ample opportunities for hands-on research and professional learning, study abroad experiences, and exceptional and accessible student tutoring, support, and career services.

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College of Business continues Spark Business Series with panel of cybersecurity experts

Ocean historian explains how the humanities can help repair ocean systems

Ocean historian shows how humanities and science together can heal ocean systems in annual 51±¬ÁÏ lecture

51±¬ÁÏ medical school students participate in robust annual fall research symposium

51±¬ÁÏ medical school students participate in robust annual fall research symposium

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51±¬ÁÏ Center for Global Humanities presents 'What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence' on Oct. 22

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51±¬ÁÏ in the Press

Illinois media spotlights 51±¬ÁÏ alum and author who works as mental health therapist
David Smith's keynote address at UC Santa Cruz festival highlighted by California media
51±¬ÁÏ's Noah Perlut talks to Chewy about finches and backyard songbirds
51±¬ÁÏ alum pens op-en describing how 51±¬ÁÏ helped him find career in aquaculture and stay in his home state
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Student Stories

51±¬ÁÏ medical school students participate in robust annual fall research symposium

51±¬ÁÏ medical school students participate in robust annual fall research symposium

The 51±¬ÁÏ College of Osteopathic Medicine's 2025 Research and Scholarship Fall Forum drew more than 300 students in their first, second, third, and fourth years to Girard Innovation Hall on 51±¬ÁÏ’s Portland Campus for the Health Sciences, many members of the 55 teams that presented research over two poster sessions.
51±¬ÁÏ's first immersive Industry Exploration Day will be held Thursday, Oct. 16
Two 51±¬ÁÏ business students join inaugural advisory board to support Maine Outdoor Brands organization
51±¬ÁÏ business students get behind-the-scenes look at historic NFL game in Ireland

Faculty and Professional Staff News

51±¬ÁÏ takes part in statewide confernee

51±¬ÁÏ scientists, students convene at statewide life sciences conference

Top researchers, science educators, and biotechnology business owners from across Maine — including several from the 51±¬ÁÏ â€”â€¯gathered in Portland over two days in September to share research insights at the 2025 Statewide Biomedical Science and Engineering Research Symposium. Five 51±¬ÁÏ researchers and science educators were among the three dozen speakers at the event and another 14 professional staff and students presented research in poster sessions at the event hosted by the University of Southern Maine.
51±¬ÁÏ-run weather station aims to improve health of storm-battered communities
Meals for Maine event in 2025 helps to feed 150,000 across Maine
51±¬ÁÏ’s Alicia Peters examines the structural causes of human trafficking in her new book
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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

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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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