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É«ÏãÊÓƵ News chronicles the accomplishments of students, faculty, and the institution through compelling stories, visuals, and news media.

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É«ÏãÊÓƵ researcher leads identification of novel biomarker for detection of toxic agricultural pesticide

É«ÏãÊÓƵ professor helps bridge science and Indigenous wisdom through children’s literature

É«ÏãÊÓƵ scientist helps create artificial joint lining to advance arthritis research

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Two É«ÏãÊÓƵ publications stress importance of interdisciplinary education in addressing planetary health challenges

A É«ÏãÊÓƵ dental student performs a cleaning for a local schoolchild

Nearly 90 schoolchildren receive free dental care through annual É«ÏãÊÓƵ community initiative

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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 É«ÏãÊÓƵ’s Media Relations team

Aimee Vlachos’ recognition as Maine’s outdoor industry leader of the year reported by local media
Coverage continues of É«ÏãÊÓƵ's wave bouy deployment aimed at monitoring coastal storms
Free dental care provided by É«ÏãÊÓƵ dental students to public school children featured in local media outlets
É«ÏãÊÓƵ business majors' work at Super Bowl event in California featured in local Maine media

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Student Stories

A É«ÏãÊÓƵ dental student performs a cleaning for a local schoolchild

Nearly 90 schoolchildren receive free dental care through annual É«ÏãÊÓƵ community initiative

The annual "Give Kids A Smile" event aims to remove barriers to access while preparing future providers to work with underserved populations through hands-on, team-based learning.
É«ÏãÊÓƵstudents named to fall 2025 Dean's List
É«ÏãÊÓƵ community gathers to honor MLK’s vision of the ‘Beloved Community’
É«ÏãÊÓƵ dental, medical students honor MLK Jr.’s service legacy by reading to local youth
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Faculty and Professional Staff News

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É«ÏãÊÓƵ researcher leads identification of novel biomarker for detection of toxic agricultural pesticide

É«ÏãÊÓƵ's Matt Havrda, associate dean for Research and Scholarship in É«ÏãÊÓƵ’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, has led a research team characterizing the negative bodily effects of the pesticide chlorpyrifos and identifying the blood protein haptoglobin as a novel biomarker for the toxic compound's detection.
Two É«ÏãÊÓƵ publications stress importance of interdisciplinary education in addressing planetary health challenges
É«ÏãÊÓƵ’s Parkhurst Dining staff supports Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital with donation of nearly $12,000
É«ÏãÊÓƵ names Abigail Henry to lead corporate and foundation relations
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Discover how É«ÏãÊÓƵ bridges academics and industry, connecting students with employers, alumni, internships, and job opportunities from their first days on campus, embedding career readiness into every facet of the student experience to grow the workforce and ensure our students’ long-term professional success.

É«ÏãÊÓƵ senior cares for birds, mammals, and more in immersive internship with Maine Wildlife Park

É«ÏãÊÓƵ senior cares for birds, mammals, and more in Maine Wildlife Park immersive internship

É«ÏãÊÓƵ senior Sarah Goble, an animal behavior major, did an internship at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray this fall and got a view into the future career path she wants to follow, as she cared for, fed, and monitored the health of moose, white-tailed deer, and numerous raptors. It was the chance of a lifetime for the future zookeeper.
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É«ÏãÊÓƵ outdoor business students provide marketing ideas that aid local land trust
Business put marketing plans in action for local organizations
students engage with professional staff during sure symposium
Research offers students foundation for career success
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É«ÏãÊÓƵ awarded $1.6M federal grant to launch opioid response workforce training program
New School of Public and Planetary Health shows fast-growing impact to influential statewide audiences
É«ÏãÊÓƵ researchers deploy research buoy to track real-time changes to Maine's oceans

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