News

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ News chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

Featured Story

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ faculty member Sri Mohan works with students in his lab
Since first earning R2 status in 2018, »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ 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.

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ in the News

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ student entrepreneurs behind 'Underdog Energy' drink compete, win first round of 'Greenlight Maine'
»¨Ó°Ö±²¥'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
»¨Ó°Ö±²¥'s Jennifer Tuttle interviewed about research in women's history

Student News

Wes Renfro shakes hand with a student at University Award Ceremony
The annual event provides an opportunity to formally recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

Eighth »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair teaches public about brain's limitations, wonders
»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ students, staff, and faculty came together at »¨Ó°Ö±²¥â€™s eighth Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair to offer the public games, demonstrations, and lessons that explained the function and limitations of the brain.

Digging Up the Past

Students Unearth Forgotten History at »¨Ó°Ö±²¥

A group of students spent the fall semester getting to the root of »¨Ó°Ö±²¥â€™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 »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ Magazine

A »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ researcher and student write out formulas on a clear whiteboard

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥ is an emerging powerhouse of research in many fields, including bioscience, marine, environmental, health, and the humanities. The 2024 »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ 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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