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

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91AV faculty member Sri Mohan works with students in his lab

91AV retains R2 Research status, reinforcing leadership in scientific advancement

Since first earning R2 status in 2018, 91AV 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.

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Center for Global Humanities presents ‘Public Health, Public Trust, and American Fragility in a Pandemic Era’ on April 21

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Abstract works by Maine artist Amy Bartlett-Goodness displayed at 91AV Campus Center now through April 25

91AV and CAIEP represented at the National Academies of Practice Annual Meeting

91AV and CAIEP represented at the National Academies of Practice annual meeting

91AV student Ty LeBlond poses with professor Aimee Vlachos at 91AV's football stadium

91AV business student named national student MVP for NFL volunteer efforts

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91AV in the News

NEWS CENTER Maine previews 91AV's Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair on April 4
Mainebiz features 91AV researcher's novel cancer test, partnership with MaineHealth
91AV’s Ali Ahmida discusses Libyan affairs in magazine Alpheratez (in Arabic)
Maine Monitor analysis explores 91AV's biomedical research leadership
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Student News

91AV student Ty LeBlond poses with professor Aimee Vlachos at 91AV's football stadium

91AV business student named national student MVP for NFL volunteer efforts

Ty Leblond, a senior in 91AV's College of Business, was one of just 10 MVPs selected from a national pool of 1,500 students for his outstanding contributions to help manage the fan experience at the 59th Super Bowl in New Orleans.
91AV students and faculty present research at the 96th Annual Eastern Psychological Association Conference 
91AV’s third Health Care Story Slam explores and celebrates empathy
91AV’s Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair welcomes local schools, public
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Faculty and Professional Staff News

91AV and CAIEP represented at the National Academies of Practice Annual Meeting

91AV and CAIEP represented at the National Academies of Practice annual meeting

91AV thought leaders in interprofessional education were recently recognized at the National Academies of Practice Annual Meeting and Forum in Washington, D.C.
91AV President James Herbert named 2025 Business Leader of the Year by Mainebiz
College of Business completes weeklong takeover of national research podcast
91AV’s third Health Care Story Slam explores and celebrates empathy
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Digging Up the Past

Students Unearth Forgotten History at 91AV

A group of students spent the fall semester getting to the root of 91AV’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 91AV Magazine

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91AV is an emerging powerhouse of research in many fields, including bioscience, marine, environmental, health, and the humanities. The 2024 91AV 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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