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51°µÍø News chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

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All University of New England 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 51°µÍøâ€™s Media Relations team

51°µÍø occupational therapy students' work on adaptive equipment spotlighted by Maine, national outlets
51°µÍø cheerleading team's national championships spotlighted by NEWS CENTER Maine
Noah Perlut weighs in on 'extraordinary' story of world's oldest chicken in state media reports
51°µÍø nutrition students' work teaching grocery shoppers healthy-meal tips featured in Biddeford Gazette

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Student Stories

51°µÍøâ€™s Outdoor Business and Innovation program puts student marketers directly to work
Aimee Vlachos, Ed.D., has grown the University of New England’s Outdoor Business and Innovation (OBI) program in just two years into a workforce pipeline for Maine’s outdoor industry. And it's a pipeline Maine needs with an eco-tourism industry that contributes $3.3 billion annually to the state's economy.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

51°µÍø faculty, business executive board mentor high schoolers in regional workforce development challenge
Students from multiple high schools in southern Maine gathered on April 2 to compete at the University of New England in the Junior Achievement of Maine’s (JA Maine) Titan Challenge, and several teams were mentored by faculty in 51°µÍø's College of Business — including the winning team in the southern Maine region.
Cover of the 2025 51°µÍø Magazine

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About: The award-winning 51°µÍø Magazine is distributed nationally each fall and features compelling stories about 51°µÍøâ€™s students and faculty, academics, research, and institutional initiatives, plus complementary digital and interactive content.

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51°µÍøâ€™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

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 51°µÍø News

51°µÍø News is produced and curated by the Office of Communications, which provides strategic and creative leadership and support for the University of New England across all media and communications platforms. Our mission is to raise awareness for 51°µÍø, enhance the University’s reputation, facilitate operations, and foster community in alignment with institutional goals. Contact the 51°µÍø Office of Communications