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

Continued Acclaim for Education Excellence

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Princeton Review recognizes 51°µÍø as one of nation's best colleges for 11th year

In its 2026 report, the company praised 51°µÍø 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.

Latest News

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51°µÍø Center for Global Humanities presents 'What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence' on Oct. 22

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51°µÍø Center for Global Humanities screens 'Three Chaplains' on Oct. 20

Three panelists discuss American politics at the Oct. 6, 2025 President's Forum

51°µÍø’s signature President’s Forum examines the state of American democracy

51°µÍø dental students participate in a career fair

51°µÍø's first immersive Industry Exploration Day will be held Thursday, Oct. 16

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51°µÍø in the Press

51°µÍø alum pens op-en describing how 51°µÍø helped him find career in aquaculture, stay in his home state
51°µÍø's Noah Perlut talks to Chewy about finches and backyard songbirds
51°µÍø’s participation in collaborative biomedical program highlighted in news story about NIH funding
Markus Frederich explains to Tasting Table the science behind 51°µÍø’s famous orange lobster
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Student Stories

51°µÍø dental students participate in a career fair

51°µÍø's first immersive Industry Exploration Day will be held Thursday, Oct. 16

As part of 51°µÍø's central promise to incorporate career readiness across all its academic programs, the immersive career and networking event aims to shape students’ early professional pathways by connecting them with the region’s top employers and building career-ready skills.
Two 51°µÍø business students join inaugural advisory board to support Maine Outdoor Brands organization
51°µÍø business students get behind-the-scenes look at historic NFL game in Ireland
51°µÍø researchers first to publish report on impact of 2024 storms on Maine coastline

Faculty and Professional Staff News

51°µÍø takes part in statewide confernee

51°µÍø scientists, students convene at statewide life sciences conference

Top researchers, science educators, and biotechnology business owners from across Maine — including several from the University of New England — gathered in Portland over two days in September to share research insights at the 2025 Statewide Biomedical Science and Engineering Research Symposium. Five 51°µÍø researchers and science educators were among the three dozen speakers at the event and another 14 professional staff and students presented research in poster sessions at the event hosted by the University of Southern Maine.
51°µÍø-run weather station aims to improve health of storm-battered communities
Meals for Maine event in 2025 helps to feed 150,000 across Maine
51°µÍø’s Alicia Peters examines the structural causes of human trafficking in her new book
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51°µÍø Research Comes to Life Off Maine's Coast

51°µÍø researchers have deployed a cutting-edge underwater seismometer near 51°µÍø’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 51°µÍø Magazine

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51°µÍø is an emerging powerhouse of research in many fields, including bioscience, marine, environmental, health, and the humanities. This edition of the 51°µÍø 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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