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News

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

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All ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ news, highlighting how our students, faculty, and professional staff translate bold ideas into real-world impact and bring the promise of opportunity through hands-on learning, internships, new academic programs, engaging events, interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and more. 

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Reporters: Our faculty and leadership are regularly tapped for their expertise in the news. If you are a reporter in need of a topical expert or have another media inquiry, please contact ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s Media Relations team

July 10 opening of Portland Campus exhibit 'Arrows & Operators' previewed in Portland Press Herald
College of Business dean Norm O'Reilly discusses Maine's shifting restaurant landscape in Portland Press Herald feature
Philosophy professor John Waterman pens op-ed on America's purpose on nation's 250th birthday
Op-ed cites ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥-MTI biotech grant as part of 'greener pastures' for Maine job-seekers, employees

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Student Stories

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ mentors Maine high school students at annual Health Careers Exploration Camp
Now 16 years running, the camp coordinated by the Maine Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network at the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ provides hands-on, interactive lessons taught by ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ faculty and students in an array of healthcare fields — all of it offered at no cost to the high school students.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ mentors Maine high school students at annual Health Careers Exploration Camp
Now 16 years running, the camp coordinated by the Maine Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network at the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ provides hands-on, interactive lessons taught by ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ faculty and students in an array of healthcare fields — all of it offered at no cost to the high school students.

Celebrating Our Graduates

Students celebrate earning their diplomas at ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥'s 2026 Commencement
The 2026 ceremony centered on the importance of relationships and human connection, with graduates encouraged to build networks in both career advancement and shared purpose and community.
Students post for a group photo at ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥'s 2026 Commencement

Meet the Class of 2026

Graduates reflect on how their ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ experiences — and the lessons they’ve gained — are guiding their work to create a healthier world.

Students Get Future Ready

Bridging academics and industry. Connecting students with professional networks. Embedding career readiness into every facet of the student experience: That’s how ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ is growing a workforce for Maine and beyond — and students are living their dreams from their first days on campus.

Eight ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ business students gained ‘one-in-a-lifetime’ learning experience staffing Super Bowl LX. Learn more

Cover of the 2025 ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Magazine

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Magazine

Built for Connection. Made for Discovery.

Our latest magazine issue showcases how our University community is Breaking Boundaries to create transformative change through collective innovation and shape a brighter future for all.

See the Stories

About: The award-winning ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Magazine is distributed nationally each fall and features compelling stories about ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s students and faculty, academics, research, and institutional initiatives, plus complementary digital and interactive content.

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