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»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ News chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

A Global Approach to Improving Human Health

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ Professor Will Kochtitzky displays a seismic activity map with a student

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ 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.

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»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ faculty, professional staff honored for commitment to fostering civil discourse on controversial topics

Work by Charles Thompson on display at »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ Campus Center through Oct. 31

Work by Charles Thompson on display at Biddeford Campus Center through Oct. 31

High school campers learn about health care professions at the »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ summer camp hosted by AHEC in June 2025.

AHEC network engages Maine high schoolers in health career exploration

U N E faculty member and researcher Pam Morgan and Robyn Rollo crouch down to survey a section of the marsh for invertibretes

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ launches new School of Public and Planetary Health

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»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ in the Press

Brian Duff joins experts to discuss the challenges faced by Maine restaurants today
Pharmacy's Stephanie Nichols discusses managing use of mood stabilizers in patients with liver disease
Sustainability Fellow's work to map climate effects on Maine's historic lighthouses earns NEWS CENTER Maine feature
Bangor Daily News features interprofessional »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ nutrition bar initiative in special report
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Student Stories

A Sustainability Fellow presents her summer work

Student-driven sustainability solutions the focus of annual fellowship showcase

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ 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 »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ student is mapping the future of Maine’s lighthouses
Occupational Therapy students host health and wellness fair for Portland senior residents
»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ education student represents Maine, U.S. at Arctic summit in South Korea

Faculty and Professional Staff News

Headshots of »¨Ó°Ö±²¥'s John Waterman, Kenneth Courtney, and Shannon Zlotkowski

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ faculty, professional staff honored for commitment to fostering civil discourse on controversial topics

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥'s John Waterman, Kenneth Courtney, and Shannon Zlotkowski have received the annual President's Award for Constructive Discourse, which recognizes members of the faculty and professional staff who have shown exceptional dedication to promoting constructive, thoughtful discourse on difficult or controversial topics within the »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ community.
Jennifer Stiegler-Balfour named Ludcke Chair of Liberal Arts and Sciences for 2025-26
»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ realigns research and innovation enterprise to strengthen academic and entrepreneurial impact
»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ launches ‘Science Café’ series to engage public in ‘wonders’ of scientific research
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»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ Research Comes to Life Off Maine's Coast

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ researchers have deployed a cutting-edge underwater seismometer near »¨Ó°Ö±²¥â€™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 »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ Magazine

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»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ is an emerging powerhouse of research in many fields, including bioscience, marine, environmental, health, and the humanities. This edition of the »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ 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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