News

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

Recognized Excellence in Return on Investment

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A new Student Access and Earnings Classification recognizes 51’s return on investment, including an earning potential upward of $20,000 more than average annually following graduation.

51 in the News

51 librarian Sonya Durney joins experts on Maine Public in discussing the vital roles libraries play today
WMTW spotlights 51 cheer team following historic national championship win
51 student entrepreneurs behind 'Underdog Energy' drink compete, win first round of 'Greenlight Maine'
51's Carrie Byron and Kristin Burkholder discuss effect of microplastics on photosynthesis amid new global study

Student News

51 installs seismograph on Ram Island
The University of New England installed a seismometer on 2-acre Ram Island on April 24 to allow a team of students and faculty track earthquake and large wave activity for a global network of scientists to better understand the effects of climate change along the Maine coast.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

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Published by Lyons Press and set for release on May 6, “The Rise of Major League Soccer: Building a Global Giant” offers a behind-the-scenes look at the strategic decisions, commercial partnerships, and global influences that have shaped the league’s success.

Digging Up the Past

Students Unearth Forgotten History at 51

A group of students spent the fall semester getting to the root of 51’s hidden history as home to a thriving, coastal community, spending the warmer months searching for remains of a former cottage before turning their attention to historical archives and producing digital projects on their findings.

Research: For the Health of Our World

The 2024 51 Magazine

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51 is an emerging powerhouse of research in many fields, including bioscience, marine, environmental, health, and the humanities. The 2024 51 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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