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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 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

'Inside Higher Ed' features President James Herbert's insights prominently in article about Trump's second term
³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s commercialized cancer bio-marker technology featured in Mainebiz
David Smith's pedagogy on dehumanisation cited in news commentary on crisis in feminism, rise of manosphere
³ÉÈËÖ±²¥'s Oak McCoy discusses economic ramifications of Middle East conflicts

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Student Stories

Occupational studies students learn real-world value of assistive technology from Special Olympics Maine athletes
Students in Assistant Clinical Professor Christopher Delenick’s occupational studies class learn from a guest panel of Special Olympics Maine athletes and coaches how assistive technology and adaptive equipment can enrich the lives of those with disabilities.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ students pose in front of the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland
The study, conducted by the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ College of Business, with data collected and analyzed in part by ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ students, found the Boston Bruins-affiliate contributed at least $6.1 million in new money to the City of Portland and its local businesses during the 2024-25 season.
Cover of the 2025 ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Magazine

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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.

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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