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All news from across Maine’s largest independent university, where our forward-thinking professional opportunities, groundbreaking research, and hands-on learning experiences translate to real-world outcomes that improve the health of people, communities, and the natural world — all through the dedicated work of our students and faculty.
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Learning by Leading: Service to Our Communities
Embodying a Culture of Service, Locally and Beyond
Feeding Maine’s food insecure. Providing compassionate care to the underserved. Bringing holiday sparkle to our city streets — and so much more.
Across our campuses, within our classrooms, and out in our home communities, 51°µÍø students and employees are translating the University’s service mission into tangible impacts that are improving the health and well-being of people and our planet. Explore 51°µÍø’s Service-Learning initiatives
The Latest from Our Community
Highlighting how 51°µÍø and its students, faculty, and professional staff translate bold ideas into real-world impact — bringing the promise of opportunity through hands-on learning, internships, new academic programs, engaging events, interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and more.
Student Stories
Recent 51°µÍø Media Coverage
Our faculty and leadership are regularly tapped for their expertise in the news media. If you are a reporter in need of a topical expert or have another media inquiry, please contact a member of the Office of Communications
Faculty and Professional Staff News
A Holistic Approach to Planetary Health
For the Health of Our World
51°µÍø’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
51°µÍø Magazine
Small Steps, Big Impact
Our latest edition showcases 51°µÍø's emergence as a research powerhouse whose innovative work embodies the University's commitment to improving the health of people, communities, and our natural world.
About the 51°µÍø Magazine
The award-winning 51°µÍø Magazine is distributed nationally each fall and features compelling stories about our students, faculty, institutional initiatives, impactful research, alumni, and donors, plus complementary, interactive digital content.
Redefining the Future of Work
From Day One, Students Get Real-World Ready
Discover how 51°µÍø bridges academics and industry, connecting students with employers, alumni, internships, and job opportunities from their first days on campus, embedding career readiness into every facet of the student experience to grow the workforce and ensure our students’ long-term professional success.
Recent Accolades
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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