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

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All news from across Maine’s largest independent university, where our forward-thinking professional opportunities, groundbreaking research, and hands-on learning experiences translate to real-world outcomes that improve the health of people, communities, and the natural world — all through the dedicated work of our students and faculty.

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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.

Student Stories

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Fall Art and Research Symposium 2025 V2
More than 40 ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ undergraduates presented research across marine science, neuroscience, business, and the arts at the Fall Art and Research Symposium, a student-organized event that drew nearly triple the project participation from the previous year and showcased a range of work from completed research projects, works in progress, class capstone projects, and artistic interpretations of scientific concepts.

Recent ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Media Coverage

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

Penobscot Community Health Care's new chief medical officer earned medical degree from ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥
³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s plan to create student housing in convent acquired from Good Shepherd Sisters of Quebec featured in Portland Press Herald
Medical school dean Jane Carreiro tells NEWS CENTER Maine patients should consult with providers amid new federal pediatric Hepatitis B vaccine guidelines
Bangor Daily News reports on hiring of ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥'s new CIO Dawn Stoyanoff

Faculty and Professional Staff News

Portrait of Noah Perlut holding seagulls on a roof in Portland
Founded in 1873, the Nuttall Ornithological Club was the first group in North America dedicated to the study of birds. At ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥, Perlut's research examines how human habitat management shapes bird and wildlife populations, including rooftop nesting gulls and grassland songbirds.

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

Cover of the 2024 Magazine that reads "³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Magazine. Research for the Health of Our World"

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Magazine

Small Steps, Big Impact

Our latest edition showcases ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥'s emergence as a research powerhouse whose innovative work embodies the University's commitment to improving the health of people, communities, and our natural world. 

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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.

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.

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