UNE College of Arts and Sciences

UNE College of Arts and Sciences UNE's College of Arts and Sciences boasts a diverse array of cutting-edge programs that prepare students for meaningful careers and lives of distinction.

The College of Arts and Sciences is located on UNE's scenic Biddeford Campus, where the waters of the Saco River flow into the Atlantic Ocean. Over the years, this confluence of natural resources has inspired students and faculty from around the world. As the liberal arts and sciences require exploration of the natural world, but also of the world of human kind, we believe in inquiry that fosters

empathy and understanding. This pursuit of knowledge and caring for the world is at the center of the mission of the College of Arts and Sciences and is reflected in our Core Curriculum. We are committed to preparing students for meaningful and rewarding careers through an education based on the liberal arts and sciences in an atmosphere rich in scholarship and service. Our students discover an array of collaborative and interdisciplinary academic experiences built upon a solid foundation in the humanities, arts, and natural and social sciences. Each major provides a vital balance between the breadth of a traditional liberal arts education and the depth necessary for advanced knowledge in a field. We also believe deeply in undergraduate research because it embodies the ideal of education. Research is not restricted to the sciences and mathematics. Students find opportunities for scholarship and creative activities in all College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.

We have the best faculty here in the College of Arts and Sciences!
05/08/2026

We have the best faculty here in the College of Arts and Sciences!

Another spring symposium in the books - and what a day it was! Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate our students...
05/08/2026

Another spring symposium in the books - and what a day it was! Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate our students' research, scholarship, and creative activity across the disciplines.

03/26/2026

An enthusiastic THANK YOU to all who supported the CAS SURE program - and all of the special challenges - this past Giving Day. We "SURE" appreciate your support.

Today's the day!Did you know that the CAS SURE program is one of the featured challenges for the 2026 UNE Giving Day cam...
03/24/2026

Today's the day!

Did you know that the CAS SURE program is one of the featured challenges for the 2026 UNE Giving Day campaign?

Raising $7,500 will not only fund a talented student to carry out their hands-on, innovative research project during the summer, but it will also unlock a $1,000 special gift from one of our alumni.

If 20 SURE alumni make a gift - and no gift is too small! - I (Dr. Keirstead) will match it with my own $300 gift to support our student researchers.

Find out more and make your gift at: alumni.une.edu/sure2026

University of New England - Alumni

03/19/2026

Okay SURE Alumni - I (Dr. K) have a special challenge just for you!

If you were a SURE student between 2008-2025, I challenge YOU to make a gift in support of this year's Giving Day campaign. If 20 SURE alumni make a gift to this challenge, I'll match it with my own $300 gift. No gift is too small and it can even be a monthly contribution.

Find out more and make your gift at: alumni.une.edu/sure2026

And for bonus points, drop me a line and let me know what you've been up to. It "SURE" would be great to hear from you!

University of New England - Alumni

Meet Kaleigh (Environmental Science '25). Kaleigh's work with Professor Steve Travis studying insect species diversity i...
03/17/2026

Meet Kaleigh (Environmental Science '25). Kaleigh's work with Professor Steve Travis studying insect species diversity in our 363 acre forest was supported through the College of Arts and Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program.
Check out this great video of Kaleigh's SURE work: https://youtube.com/shorts/6W5g40Q1e_4?si=ZVrUpMtKASBgWUZN

Did you know that the CAS SURE program is one of the featured challenges for the 2026 UNE Giving Day campaign?

Raising $7,500 will not only fund a talented student like Kaleigh to carry out their hands-on, innovative research project during the summer, but it will also unlock a special gift from one of our alumni.

Find out more and make your gift at: alumni.une.edu/sure2026

University of New England - Alumni

Meet Virginia, who recently graduated with her BS ('24) and MS ('25) in Environmental Science. Virginia's work with Prof...
03/13/2026

Meet Virginia, who recently graduated with her BS ('24) and MS ('25) in Environmental Science. Virginia's work with Professor Tom Klak on restoring the American Chestnut tree was supported through the College of Arts and Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program. You can read more about Virginia's work here: https://www.une.edu/une-researchers-look-save-iconic-forest-species

Did you know that the CAS SURE program is one of the featured challenges for the 2026 UNE Giving Day campaign?

Raising $7,500 will not only fund a talented student like Virginia to carry out their hands-on, innovative research project during the summer, but it will also unlock a special gift from one of our alumni.

Find out more and make your gift at: alumni.une.edu/sure2026

University of New England - Alumni UNE School of Marine and Environmental Programs

Meet Kara, a Marine Science major and a 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) participant whose passion f...
03/05/2026

Meet Kara, a Marine Science major and a 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) participant whose passion for marine mammal conservation fuels her research endeavors: https://www.une.edu/transfer-student-discovers-marine-research-niche-UNE

Did you know that the CAS SURE program is one of the featured challenges for the 2026 UNE Giving Day campaign?

Raising $7,500 will not only fund a talented student like Kara to carry out their hands-on, innovative research project during the summer, but it will also unlock a special gift from one of our alumni.

Find out more and make your gift at: alumni.une.edu/sure2026


UNE School of Marine and Environmental Programs

We are excited to welcome Dr. Franks in just under two weeks!
03/03/2026

We are excited to welcome Dr. Franks in just under two weeks!

Bryan Franks, Ph.D., will join UNE as director of the Girard Marine Science Center and the School of Marine and Environmental Programs in spring 2026.

The 2026 Giving Day campaign launches today and we're so excited that the College of Arts and Sciences Summer Undergradu...
03/03/2026

The 2026 Giving Day campaign launches today and we're so excited that the College of Arts and Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program is one of the featured challenges.

Raising $7,500 will not only fund a talented student to carry out their hands-on, innovative research project during the summer, but it will also unlock a special gift from one of our alumni.

Find out more and make your gift at: alumni.une.edu/sure2026

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