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News

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

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All ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ news, highlighting how our students, faculty, and professional staff translate bold ideas into real-world impact and bring the promise of opportunity through hands-on learning, internships, new academic programs, engaging events, interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and more. 

Our Most Recent Stories

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Statement to the University community regarding Biddeford shooting

A pediatric patient receives dental care

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ College of Dental Medicine, MaineHealth expand innovative dental program for patients with Autism

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ mentors Maine high school students at annual Health Careers Exploration Camp

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ mentors Maine high school students at annual Health Careers Exploration Camp

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²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Eva Rose Balog joins statewide industry leaders for ‘Women in Bioscience’ discussion in Portland

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Recent Media Coverage

Reporters: Our faculty and leadership are regularly tapped for their expertise in the news. If you are a reporter in need of a topical expert or have another media inquiry, please contact ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Media Relations team

College of Dental Medicine, MaineHealth program expanding care for patients with Autism earns trade coverage
Pharmacy graduate's study on efficacy of psychedelics for cluster headache pain published in Pharmacy Times
Statewide media spotlight ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ art exhibit featuring former President George W. Bush's work
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's 'exceptional financial strength,' 'A-' financial grade from Forbes spotlighted in Mainebiz

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Student Stories

AHEC camp helps high school students.

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ mentors Maine high school students at annual Health Careers Exploration Camp

Now 16 years running, the camp coordinated by the Maine Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network at the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ provides hands-on, interactive lessons taught by ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ faculty and students in an array of healthcare fields — all of it offered at no cost to the high school students.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ student earns literary award for poem inspired by study abroad experience
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ students put business coursework to work for tourism companies in Iceland
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ offers high schoolers insights, encouragement into STEM fields
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Faculty and Professional Staff News

AHEC camp helps high school students.

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ mentors Maine high school students at annual Health Careers Exploration Camp

Now 16 years running, the camp coordinated by the Maine Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network at the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ provides hands-on, interactive lessons taught by ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ faculty and students in an array of healthcare fields — all of it offered at no cost to the high school students.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Eva Rose Balog joins statewide industry leaders for ‘Women in Bioscience’ discussion in Portland
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ partners in Biddeford community exhibition bridging coastal science and art
Forthcoming study from ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ researchers evaluates impact of SNAP benefits during COVID-19 pandemic
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Celebrating Our Graduates

Students celebrate earning their diplomas at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's 2026 Commencement

Nearly 1,400 students graduate from ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ at 191st Commencement

The 2026 ceremony centered on the importance of relationships and human connection, with graduates encouraged to build networks in both career advancement and shared purpose and community.
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Meet the Class of 2026

Graduates reflect on how their ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ experiences — and the lessons they’ve gained — are guiding their work to create a healthier world.

Introducing the Future of Public Health

Announcing the Shaw Institute of Public and Planetary Health

Made possible through a $5 million gift from  storied philanthropist and entrepreneur David Evans Shaw, the new will advance ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's work at the intersection of environmental and human health and boost Maine’s research and workforce landscape across sectors.
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Rooted in science and inspired by ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s mission to improve the health of people, communities, and the natural world, the David Evans Shaw Institute of Public and Planetary Health brings together expertise ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's broad expertise to address complex, interconnected challenges, from coastal resilience and climate change to aging populations and mental health.
 

Explore the Future of Planetary Health

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²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ students demonstrate impactful solutions to planetary health at Earth Day Innovation Showcase

A student removes invasive plants from ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's shoreline

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ students ‘Restore the Shore’ to strengthen campus climate resilience

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Maine Technology Institute awards ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ grant to strengthen Maine’s biotech workforce

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²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and Maine Public Health Association announce innovative workforce training partnership

Students Get Future Ready

Bridging academics and industry. Connecting students with professional networks. Embedding career readiness into every facet of the student experience: That’s how ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is growing a workforce for Maine and beyond — and students are living their dreams from their first days on campus.

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Outdoor Business and Innovation program puts student marketers to work
Student-spearheaded leadership group builds pathways to opportunity
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ medical school Match Day 2026 places 166 students in residencies

Eight ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ business students gained ‘one-in-a-lifetime’ learning experience staffing Super Bowl LX. Learn more

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²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Magazine

Built for Connection. Made for Discovery.

Our latest magazine issue showcases how our University community is Breaking Boundaries to create transformative change through collective innovation and shape a brighter future for all.

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About: The award-winning ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Magazine is distributed nationally each fall and features compelling stories about ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s students and faculty, academics, research, and institutional initiatives, plus complementary digital and interactive content.

Recent Accolades

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