News

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ News chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

A Thriving Ecosystem of Stories

All news from across Maine’s largest independent university, highlighting how ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ and its students, faculty, and professional staff translate bold ideas into real-world impact — bringing the promise of opportunity through hands-on learning, internships, new academic programs, engaging events, interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and more. 

In the News Media

Our faculty and leadership are regularly tapped for their expertise in the news media. If you are a reporter in need of a topical expert or have another media inquiry, please contact a member of the Office of Communications

Dean of Students Jen Deburro joins Inside Higher Ed panel on student outcomes, strategies for success
Noah Perlut shares expert tips for winter bird feeding with WIRED
³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s role educating primary care doctors to address Maine’s workforce shortage highlighted by state media
³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ exhibit 'Unspoken Resilience' subject of Artscope Magazine feature

New for 2026: ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Magazine

Cover of the 2025 ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Magazine

Built for Connection. Made for Discovery.

The most impactful discoveries happen at the intersections of disciplines. From collaborative classrooms to cutting-edge labs,  ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ is fostering a culture where teamwork drives better outcomes and shapes a brighter future for all.

Our latest issue of the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Magazine, Breaking Boundaries, showcases how  ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ students, faculty, and alumni across fields are creating transformative change through collaboration and innovation.

See the Stories

About the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Magazine

The award-winning ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Magazine is distributed nationally each fall and features compelling stories about our students, faculty, institutional initiatives, impactful research, alumni, and donors, plus complementary, interactive digital content.

The Latest from Our Community

Student Stories

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ men's hockey players load teddy bears onto a truck bed during the annual Teddy Bear Toss
The ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ has received Make-A-Wish Maine's prestigious Brendon Batson Youth Award, acknowledging years of service led by the team of Student Building Managers at the Harold Alfond Forum to support of children and families across the state through community leadership and philanthropic initiatives.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

Kathleen Becker
As chair of the Image Analysis of Nerves in Bone working group, Becker will lead global efforts with the International Society of Bone Morphometry to establish standardized protocols for imaging and quantifying nerves in bone — positioning her at the forefront of a global initiative to advance skeletal imaging through collaborative research.

Redefining the Future of Work

From Day One, Students Get Real-World Ready

Discover how ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ bridges academics and industry, connecting students with employers, alumni, internships, and job opportunities from their first days on campus, embedding career readiness into every facet of the student experience to grow the workforce and ensure our students’ long-term professional success.

A Holistic Approach to Planetary Health

For the Health of Our World

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s comprehensive health mission engages learners from across the University’s disciplines, preparing them to address emerging, interconnected challenges to human and environmental health. Learn more how our students are making a global difference

Recent Accolades

Title
The Best Colleges in the U.S.
Source
Colleges of Distinction
Year
2025
Title
The Best 391 Colleges
Source
The Princeton Review
Year
2026
Title
Higher Earning Potential
Source
Carnegie Foundation
Year
2025

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About ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ News

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ News is produced and curated by the Office of Communications, which provides strategic and creative leadership and support for the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ across all media and communications platforms. Our mission is to raise awareness for ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥, enhance the University’s reputation, facilitate operations, and foster community in alignment with institutional goals. Contact the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Office of Communications