News

Â鶹´«Ã½News chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

Featured Story

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As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a remarkable year — 365 days shaped by our community’s passion, creativity, and dedication to making the world a brighter, healthier place. Take a walk down memory lane and revisit the stories and accomplishments that made 2024 a year to remember.

Â鶹´«Ã½in the News

Novel lobster DNA research focus of Down East Magazine spread
Online alum elected chair of Ontario County (N.Y.) Board of Supervisors
Business professor Oak McCoy discusses economic impact of L.A. wildfires
Â鶹´«Ã½salt marsh restoration projects, expertise featured locally

Student News

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Starting this spring, students from UNE’s College of Business will engage in long-term, collaborative industry research to study and advance business goals at Portland’s premier professional hockey team.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

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Wesley Renfro, Ph.D., an international relations scholar with a focus on American presidents and U.S. foreign policy, has been selected as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNE.

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 UNE, are flipping the script in identifying this threatened animal. Learn more 

2024 Â鶹´«Ã½Magazine

Research: For the Health of Our World

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Â鶹´«Ã½is an emerging powerhouse of research in many fields, including bioscience, marine, environmental, health, and the humanities. The 2024 Â鶹´«Ã½Magazine celebrates the University’s innovation and collective commitment to making meaningful impact while discovering solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.

About

Â鶹´«Ã½News is produced and curated by the Office of Communications and Marketing, which provides strategic and creative leadership and support for the Â鶹´«Ã½ across all media and communications platforms. Our mission is to raise awareness for UNE, enhance the University’s reputation, facilitate operations, and foster community in alignment with institutional goals. Visit the Â鶹´«Ã½Office of Communications Website