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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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51°µÍø faculty member Sri Mohan works with students in his lab

51°µÍø retains R2 Research status, reinforcing leadership in scientific advancement

Since first earning R2 status in 2018, 51°µÍø has continued to expand its research enterprise, leading Maine's academic institutions in funding from the National Institutes of Health, securing millions to study novel treatments for pain and disease, and engaging students in groundbreaking initiatives to better the health of our communities and the natural world.

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Wes Renfro shakes hand with a student at University Award Ceremony

University of New England honors students with 2025 University Awards

The third Health Care Story Slam at the University of New England included eight storytellers with varied personal tales of empathy and resilience – rounding out a troupe of performers that included individuals from marginalized communities.

51°µÍø’s third Health Care Story Slam embraces empathy and inclusion

Three panelists discuss climate education onstage

51°µÍø panel debates climate education

As Community News Initiative grows, 51°µÍø is meeting needs of future journalists

51°µÍø's Community News Initiative is meeting needs of future journalists

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51°µÍø in the News

WMTW spotlights 51°µÍø cheer team following historic national championship win
51°µÍø student entrepreneurs behind 'Underdog Energy' drink compete, win first round of 'Greenlight Maine'
51°µÍø's Carrie Byron and Kristin Burkholder discuss effect of microplastics on photosynthesis amid new global study
Noah Perlut's rooftop gull studies included in national Audubon Magazine piece
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Student News

Wes Renfro shakes hand with a student at University Award Ceremony

University of New England honors students with 2025 University Awards

The annual event provides an opportunity to formally recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service.
51°µÍø’s third Health Care Story Slam embraces empathy and inclusion
51°µÍø panel debates climate education
51°µÍø's Community News Initiative is meeting needs of future journalists
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Faculty and Professional Staff News

Eighth 51°µÍø Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair teaches public about brain's limitations, wonders

Eighth 51°µÍø Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair delights hundreds in wonders of science

51°µÍø students, staff, and faculty came together at 51°µÍø’s eighth Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair to offer the public games, demonstrations, and lessons that explained the function and limitations of the brain.
Research by 51°µÍø’s Sarah Ebel informs fisheries policy in Chile
51°µÍø business faculty partner with local organizations to mentor Maine’s future business leaders
51°µÍø and CAIEP represented at the National Academies of Practice annual meeting
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Digging Up the Past

Students Unearth Forgotten History at 51°µÍø

A group of students spent the fall semester getting to the root of 51°µÍø’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°µÍø Magazine

A 51°µÍø researcher and student write out formulas on a clear whiteboard

51°µÍø is an emerging powerhouse of research in many fields, including bioscience, marine, environmental, health, and the humanities. The 2024 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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51°µÍø News is produced and curated by the Office of Communications and Marketing, 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. Visit the 51°µÍø Office of Communications Website