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²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ News chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

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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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Highlighting how ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ 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

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ students prepare ingredients for a cooking demonstration
Students from ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ's Westbrook College of Health Professions took their on-campus Service-Learning activities out into the community on Nov. 20 to prepare a meal for clients of the Maine-based organization that provides support services to cancer patients, survivors, and their families as an extension of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ's annual Meals for Maine initiative to address food insecurity within the state.

Recent ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ 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

High school student council conference held at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ highlighted in Sun Journal article about event’s founder
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s Marilyn Gugliucci advocates for experiential learning in magazine article about teaching empathy
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ's new chief information officer with tech background featured in Mainebiz
Community event produced by ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ senior, Heart of Biddeford spotlighted in Portland Press Herald

Faculty and Professional Staff News

Cropped 2025 aerial of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ's Portland Campus for the Health Sciences
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s latest academic body was strongly represented at the Maine Public Health Association conference in Augusta, where over a dozen faculty, researchers, and community partners shared ongoing outcomes from projects focused on rural health capacity, healthy aging, nutrition security, health policy, and workforce development in an era of critical need for health care professionals.

A Holistic Approach to Planetary Health

For the Health of Our World

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™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

Cover of the 2024 Magazine that reads "²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Magazine. Research for the Health of Our World"

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Magazine

Small Steps, Big Impact

The 2024 edition of the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Magazine showcases ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ's emergence as a research powerhouse through the eyes of faculty researchers, students, and administrators whose innovative, strategic work embodies the University's commitment to improving the health of people, communities, and our natural world. 

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About the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Magazine

The award-winning ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Magazine is distributed nationally each fall and features in-depth stories about our students, faculty, institutional initiatives, impactful research, alumni, and donors, plus complementary digital content including compelling photo, video, and social media storytelling.

Title
27,000
Source
Issues Distributed
Year
2024
Title
A Dozen-Plus
Source
Features and Reflections
Year
+ Bonus Digital Content
Title
Top Storytelling
Source
CASE District 1
Year
2025

Redefining the Future of Work

From Day One, Students Get Real-World Ready

Discover how ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ 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

Title
The Best Colleges in the U.S.
Source
Colleges of Distinction
Year
2025
Title
The Best 391 Colleges
Source
The Princeton Review
Year
2026
Title
Higher Earning Potential
Source
Carnegie Foundation
Year
2025

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About ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ News

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ News is produced and curated by the Office of Communications, which provides strategic and creative leadership and support for the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ across all media and communications platforms. Our mission is to raise awareness for ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ, enhance the University’s reputation, facilitate operations, and foster community in alignment with institutional goals. Contact the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Office of Communications