2024 News Releases

51 2024 News: Advancing Access, Innovation, and Leadership

​In 2024, the University of New England (51) made significant strides in enhancing educational access, leadership, and community engagement.​ Highlights from the year include our free tuition initiative, leadershup appointments, and athletic achievements.

A group of occupational therapy students poses wearing their honor cords
Twelve inducted into national occupational therapy honor society
A 51 student presents his climate research to a group of conference attendees
51 Plays Host to First-Annual Southern Maine Climate Action Workshop
A group of students gives a slideshow presentation
Students Tackle Health Care Challenges of Maine's Asylum-Seeking Families
Spools of thread are shown along a loom
51 Center for Global Humanities presents ‘Making It in America’ on Dec. 2
A stone sign bearing the name "University of New England" is seen through the trees
Fitch Ratings affirms University of New England’s A+ credit rating with positive outlook
An aerial view of the St. Lawrence University campus
51 announces new pathways to medical education in partnership with St. Lawrence University of New York
A 51 student smiles while working in the field
51 Student Receives Firsthand Research Experience with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Student stands in front of sign for first-gen orientation.
First-gen college students find community, academic success at 51
A stone sign bearing the name "University of New England" is seen through the trees
‘Doing Our Part’ Campaign Launch Honored by Educational Advancement Giant CASE
A 51 medical student poses in front of the University's entrance sign
51 Student Honored by United Nations for work on “Silent Growing Pandemic”
Two female students pose for a photo with a third woman while holding award plaques
Business students named ‘outstanding future professionals’ by Maine recreation group
A microscope image of a mouse retina
51 research and art come together in ‘Spark of Life’ opening Wednesday, Nov. 13
51 students help decorate downtown Biddeford for the holidays.
51 Students Help Decorate Biddeford
A black and white piece of art depicts one woman in a house sitting in chairs
51 Biddeford gallery to present 2024 faculty exhibition ‘Studio Ecosystems’ opening Nov. 7
51 Pharmacy students and faculty pose for a photo by the water at Drug Take Back Day
51 Pharmacy students partner with Portland Police for National Drug Take Back Day
Students help a Maine Adaptive client into a power wheelchair using a lift
51 Health Programs Partner with Maine Adaptive for Power Soccer Demonstration
A Dollar General sign is illuminated against a dark sky
51 Center for Global Humanities presents 'Demystifying Rural America' on Nov. 25
Amelia Burbidge and Evan Kamoen fish off the coast of Maine.
51 Students Grow Ranks of Women Anglers
51 health professions students complete an interactive case study in Innovation Hall
Annual student competition will address health care challenges of Maine’s asylum-seeking families
Morocco, Physical Therapy Travel Course
University of New England Celebrates 10th anniversary of Tangier Campus
Portrait of Andrew Marcous
Pharm.D. student prescribes knowledge to pharmacy techs at Maine’s largest hospital
Emme Perry and Kayla Maniery worked on getting 51's dining services national recognition.
51 student helps to raise University’s profile on national food-allergen scene
No-cost dental hygiene clinic named ‘Partnership of the Year’ at annual community awards
Students taking notes on their laptops during class lecture
51 Online introduces 100% online Doctorate in Social Work program
A group of 51 researchers pose in front the Society for Neuroscience sign
51 Researchers Showcase Groundbreaking Work at Global Neuroscience Conference