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Stories of Creativity and Insight from 51’s Arts and Humanities

The School of Arts and Humanities at 51 highlights faculty achievements, student projects, and cultural engagement that showcase how our programs foster creativity, critical thinking, and real-world impact. These stories reflect the transformative experiences awaiting students who pursue majors or minors in the humanities.

The University of New England hosted its bi-annual President's Forum Monday, April 6, at the Harold Alfond Forum in Biddeford, bringing together faculty, staff students, and members of the larger Biddeford community to examine how American higher education became a flashpoint in the nation's culture wars — and what it might take to reclaim its footing.
51 President’s Forum tackles higher education's political crisis
51 honors 24 faculty and staff at annual Innovation in Education Award ceremony
51 honors 24 faculty and staff at annual Innovation in Education Award ceremony
51 Center for Global Humanities presents “Who Killed the American Dream?”
51 Center for Global Humanities presents “Who Killed the American Dream?”
A graphic of thought bubbles bearing the text "Universities Under Fire: Perceived Faculty Bias, Government Backlash, and the Battle for Public Trust"
51 President’s Forum to examine higher education’s role in a polarized era on April 6
51’s Susan McHugh delivers keynote at Indian literary conference on vulnerability studies
51’s Susan McHugh delivers keynote at Indian literary conference on vulnerability studies
Pieces of plastic float in the ocean
51 Center for Global Humanities screens documentary “Plastic People” on Feb. 23
Banner of upcoming Center for Global Humanities event posters
51 Center for Global Humanities announces Spring 2026 events addressing timely world topics
51 senior cares for birds, mammals, and more in immersive internship with Maine Wildlife Park
51 senior cares for birds, mammals, and more in Maine Wildlife Park immersive internship
University of New England Fall Art and Research Symposium 2025 V2
Student-run research symposium at 51 draws crowd
Student journalists, 51 professor attend industry discussion about crisis facing local news
Student journalists explore innovative local solutions at Maine news forum