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News

91´«Ã½ News chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

The Latest from the 91´«Ã½

All 91´«Ã½ 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. 

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Be Part of the 91´«Ã½ Experience 

Find opportunities to learn, celebrate, connect, and experience all our campuses have to offer. From lectures, performances, art exhibitions, athletics, and more in partnership with our Maine communities, there’s always a chance to make memories at 91´«Ã½.

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 91´«Ã½â€™s Media Relations team

First-year student pens op-ed about why he chose a Maine college, and 91´«Ã½ in particular
Oak McCoy breaks down in The Hill impact of recent Federal Reserve interest rate hike
Media outlets spotlight 91´«Ã½'s free home football, basketball, and hockey games
Meals for Maine's increased effort to produce 200,000 meal kits with 500 volunteers to combat hunger featured in several news outlets

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Student Stories

91´«Ã½ community volunteers pack a record 200,000 meal kits to combat hunger across Maine
The fourth annual Meals for Maine event at 91´«Ã½ on Sept. 16 marked the largest single-day undertaking yet for the initiative with nearly 500 volunteers packaging 200,000 meal kits that went to families facing food insecurity in all 16 Maine counties.

Faculty and Professional Staff News

Eva Rose Balog with students in her lab
91´«Ã½â€™s new Founders Fireside Chats speaker series will bring students, employees, and community members together with entrepreneurs and innovators to explore how ideas move from research and development into real-world ventures. Hosted by 91´«Ã½â€™s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the series will feature candid conversations about career paths, commercialization, patents, and the opportunities and challenges of building a culture of innovation.

The New Future of Work

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 91´«Ã½ is growing a workforce for Maine and beyond — and students are living their dreams from their first days on campus.

At her internship at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, Drew Whitcomb (Marine Sciences, ’27) is translating classroom learning into work that is shaping her future in marine science.

Cover of the 2025 91´«Ã½ Magazine

91´«Ã½ 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 91´«Ã½ Magazine is distributed nationally each fall and features compelling stories about 91´«Ã½â€™s students and faculty, academics, research, and institutional initiatives, plus complementary digital and interactive content.

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About 91´«Ã½ News

91´«Ã½ News is produced and curated by the Office of Communications, which provides strategic and creative leadership and support for the 91´«Ã½ across all media and communications platforms. Our mission is to raise awareness for 91´«Ã½, enhance the University’s reputation, facilitate operations, and foster community in alignment with institutional goals. Contact the 91´«Ã½ Office of Communications