University of New England - Innovation for a Healthier Planet

Open Education Research Grants

UNE faculty interested in researching the impact of Open Educational Resources (OER) on teaching, learning, and institutional policy are encouraged to submit a proposal to the UNE OER Steering Committee. Research Grants made available by the Davis Educational Foundation, provide faculty with funding to explore the effectiveness, challenges, and broader implications of OER adoption at [...]

Circle of the Sun

March 7-June 8, 2025 Circle of the Sun investigates the work of three alumni of the Arctic Circle Residency, all of whom have ties to Maine and visual vocabularies related to photography. Artists Justin Levesque, Katie McElearney, and Shoshannah White create work that poses questions about our ongoing relationships with the land, emphasizing the critical point of Arctic ecosystems’ impact on our [...]

March is Women’s History Month

To recognize and highlight the invaluable but often undersung contributions of women, we have created a reading list of resources to explore and examine women's diverse stories. Choose from books, articles, films and more which amplify the stories that have shaped our history, and foster deeper conversations about gender equality, empowerment, and the ongoing journey [...]

As Above, So Below

February 20 - May 4, 2025 As Above, So Below is a two-person show featuring the work of painters C. Michael Lewis and Liz Awalt.  A study in contrasting perspectives on our planet, from a starting point of opticality and encompassing both the scientific and the sublime, “As Above, So Below” focuses on artwork by two [...]

Open Education Week

March 3 kicks off Open Education Week. OE Week is an annual platform to show the world what’s happening in Open Education, encompassing resources that are free of barriers and can be fully shared. OE Week activities and events are free and open to all. Join throughout the week and meet the wonderful community behind [...]

Black History Month

Because Black history is American history, but has often been overlooked or undervalued, we have created reading lists of recommended resources to expand your understanding and deepen appreciation for the diverse stories within the Black community. Choose from books, articles, websites, film and podcasts from our Race & Ethnicity Resource Lists on: African American History [...]

Expanding Open Access at UNE

Publishing Open Access (OA) offers significant benefits, including increased visibility, broader access to research, and higher citation rates. We now support Read-and-Publish Agreements, which combine reading access and OA publishing under one contract, helping redirect funds toward open scholarship. UNE’s Commitment to Open Access We are a member of Lyrasis, a consortium that supports open-access [...]

OER Grants Awarded

The UNE Open Educational Resources (OER) Steering Committee is excited to announce the recipients of the OER Grants made possible by the Davis Educational Foundation. These awards highlight the university’s commitment to creating affordable, accessible, customized student learning experiences. These grants will play an essential role in expanding the open education community and promoting the [...]

New Biddeford Library Furniture

We are excited about the new furniture in the Biddeford Campus library! Come check out our new curved sectional, comfy chairs and surround chairs! Love it or hate it? Have a different idea? Give us your feedback!

New Library Scuttle

We have a new issue of our newsletter to let you know about the goings on in the library. This publication features resources to help you in your studies, cool things from our collections and archives, as well as library news and events. Find the latest issue in restroom stalls on both campuses, or see [...]