2024 News Releases

51°µÍø 2024 News: Advancing Access, Innovation, and Leadership

​In 2024, the University of New England (51°µÍø) 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.

51°µÍø health professions students play bingo with seniors at an assisted living facility
51°µÍø receives nearly $5 million to enhance Maine's geriatrics workforce
Headshot of Scott Wood
51°µÍø hires leading biomedical engineer Scott Wood to head Portland biotechnology lab
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.
Professor Noah Perlut honored with BirdSafe Maine award for educational excellence
A 51°µÍø advertisement adorns a subway entrance in downtown Boston, Mass.
Applied Exercise Science grads present at national sports medicine conference in Boston
A room of workshop attendees views a presentation
Centers for Excellence in Public Health, Aging and Health host community workshop on pandemic-era aging
Michele Polacsek
CEPH’s Michele Polacsek co-authors study on universal school meal policies
Several students studying in the Commons
Maine community college grads guaranteed transfer paths to six Maine independent colleges under new agreement
Grace DeGennaro Three Pillars 2024
51°µÍø Art Gallery in Portland to showcase math-inspired pieces by six artists beginning June 7
Lockrow recieving award
51°µÍø COM alumni receives prestigious lifetime achievement award
51°µÍø's Michele Polacsek poses for a photo at her home
51°µÍø’s Michele Polacsek co-authors article, presents at national summit
Wind Seeker 2024 by Alicia Ethridge.
51°µÍø Art Gallery in Biddeford presents ‘Light and Shadow: Motherhood, Creativity, and the Discourse of Ability’
A 51°µÍø student poses in front of the Saco River on 51°µÍø's campus
51°µÍø undergraduate receives BioME grant to study rare lobster larvae
Susan McHugh poses wearing a red hat
51°µÍø’s Susan McHugh publishes research essay on human-animal interactions
A mean uses a tablet inside a brewery
51°µÍø joins forces with brewers’ and distillers’ guilds and industry experts to address industry training needs
AOTA President Alyson Stover poses with students and faculty from 51°µÍø’s Department of Occupational Therapy
Campus visit from AOTA President Alyson Stover empowers Occupational Therapy graduates
A group of 51°µÍø students poses in front of 51°µÍø's Ludcke Auditorium
Occupational Therapy students work to end the stigma of mental illness
A class of 2024 tassle
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
Aidan Hosein and Lynn Brandsma
51°µÍø senior ‘shines’ as co-president of new Presidential Ambassadors program
Alex Woodworth Vernal Pools
University of New England senior finds meaningful career in Maine conservation
Portrait of David Livingstone Smith
51°µÍø’s David Livingstone Smith earns prestigious award for contributions to philosophy discourse
Macy Punzalan
Crafting smiles: 51°µÍø dental student combines art and education to improve access to care
2023 commencement photo
51°µÍø's 189th Commencement is set for Saturday, May 18
Headshot of Lu'ann Garza
CEPH grants manager earns coveted national certification
Jillian Flynn PA student in front of wall
Graduating student finds University of New England a pathway to serving rural Maine
A Pharmacy student meets with prospective employers in a mock interview in Alumni Hall
51°µÍø School of Pharmacy holds second Mock Interview Day