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Research Innovation for a Healthier Planet

A brick building with numerous windows sits behind a stone sign that reads, "University of New England"
In its 2026 report, the company praised UNE faculty who are accessible outside the classroom and ample opportunities for hands-on research and professional learning, study abroad experiences, and exceptional and accessible student tutoring, support, and career services.

UNE in the Press

Dean of Students Jen Deburro pens op-ed about approaches to student mental health
WMTW feature spotlights work of UNE Sustainability Fellow to track climate impacts on Maine's lighthouses
Marine Science alum Clayton Nyiri ’25 discusses shark studies on Maine Public's 'Maine Calling'
UNE students take sustainability lessons into more than a dozen Maine communities

Student Stories

A Sustainability Fellow presents her summer work
UNE Summer Sustainability Fellows demonstrated how collaboration and community engagement create solutions for Maine’s future at the 2025 Sustainability Fellowship Showcase. The fellowship program, now in its second year, represents the University's broader commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers in sustainability and bettering the health of Maine's communities.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

Jennifer Stiegler-Balfour named Ludcke Chair of Liberal Arts and Sciences for 2025-26
UNE Professor Jennifer Stiegler-Balfour, Ph.D., has been named the 2025-26 Ludcke Chair of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the highest academic honor in UNE’s College of Arts and Sciences.

UNE Research Comes to Life Off Maine's Coast

UNE researchers have deployed a cutting-edge underwater seismometer near UNE’s Ram Island to monitor real-time seismic activity in the Gulf of Maine. The project, led by faculty and students, is enhancing our understanding of offshore earthquakes and fault lines in New England. Read more

Research: For the Health of Our World

The UNE Magazine

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UNE is an emerging powerhouse of research in many fields, including bioscience, marine, environmental, health, and the humanities. This edition of the UNE Magazine celebrates the University’s innovation and collective commitment to making meaningful impact while discovering solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.

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