2020 News Releases

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Jennifer Gunderman presents public health surveillance webinar to health care professionals
51°µÍø's unique Applied Arts and Social Justice Certificate program was recently highlighted in a social work trade publication.
'Social Work Advocates' spotlights 51°µÍø's unique program in arts and social justice
Hand Sanitizer
Pharmacy student and faculty member make hand sanitizer for distribution during campus visits
AHEC COVID Training
Maine AHEC Network to provide COVID-19 related training to health care professionals
G. Christopher Hunt, Ed.D., will join the university’s leadership team as the Associate Provost for Community, Equity, and Diversity on Aug. 1.
University of New England hires G. Christopher Hunt as Associate Provost for Community, Equity, and Diversity
Biddeford Campus
51°µÍø's Office of Admissions joins institutions across the country in signing statement of caring during COVID-19
Haley Pelletier, B.S. ’16 (Medical Biology), D.O. ’20, spent 54 days in the neonatal intensive care unit when she was born. Now, she's returning to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital as a pediatric resident.
Born a preemie, 51°µÍø COM graduate returns to Maine Med to care for sick children
Noah Perlut, Ph.D., professor in and chair of the Department of Environmental Studies. has been named the Ludcke Chair of Liberal Arts and Sciences for 2020-2021.
Noah Perlut named Ludcke Chair of Liberal Arts and Sciences for 2020-2021
Herring gull
Noah Perlut’s gull research featured in Yankee Magazine
51°µÍø CUP Scholars assemble oral health kits for over 40,000 children in need.
51°µÍø CUP Scholars help distribute oral health supply kits for 44,000 Maine children in need
A Senscio Ibis health monitoring tablet
Physician Assistant students featured on WMTW after completing unique telemedicine rotation
Crista Kieley working on a scientific illustration
Student combines marine science major with her love of art
About 70 51°µÍø community members lay face down or kneel in protest of police brutality and systemic racism on June 12.
51°µÍø students stage demonstration against systemic racism in health care
Stephen Burt's “New Morningâ€
Stephen Burt print featured in online international exhibit
Deb Barlow and Karen Houseknecht being interviewed by NEWS CENTER Maine
Maine CDC director publicly thanks 51°µÍø for assisting the state during pandemic
equality poster
University of New England issues statement on anti-racism
Anne-Marie Davee, M.S., RDN, LN
Anne-Marie Davee talks to Bangor Daily News about apple cider vinegar and weight loss
CEAH Volunteer Elisa O'Donnell
CEAH volunteer takes older adults across the globe virtually during pandemic
Andy Robinson takes top student presentation award at NEERS conference
Student takes top prize for presentation at the New England Estuarine Research Society conference
Jillian Robillard ’20 has won the "Greenlight Maine" Collegiate Challenge
Jillian Robillard ’20 wins $25,000 grand prize on ‘Greenlight Maine’ Collegiate Challenge
David Livingstone Smith, professor of philosophy
David Livingstone Smith discusses dehumanization on Alaska Public Radio
Marilyn Gugliucci
Marilyn Gugliucci featured in Gerontology News
Matt Scheuer ’16 wears a face shield
Matt Scheuer ’16 laser-cutting face shields for health workers at Boston-area makerspace
CC Jail
PA and COM students volunteer to create Medically Assisted Treatment education program for the Cumberland County Jail
51°µÍø President James Herbert speaks to reporters with Paul Tyson, Thermoformed Plastics of New England founder, general manager
51°µÍø partners with Biddeford Manufacturer Thermoformed Plastics to supply health professions students with face shields