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UNE Online

UNE Online is the College of Professional Studies. 100% online. Graduate programs in App UNE Online's programs are focused on collaboration.

The University of New England Online is accredited and highly ranked, offering an array of online undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education opportunities. The College of Professional Studies works with a diverse student population and provides a dynamic, multi-dimensional distance learning experience with a learner-centered approach. Online learning at UNE is specifically designed to accommodate professional schedules and different learning styles while striving to foster collaborative learning communities within all UNE Online programs and courses. Our process relies heavily on success through support. At UNE, we believe that a successful student is a supported student. To that end, as an online student, we offer you a variety of academic, technical, and administrative support to assist you on your academic journey. When you begin your application, our Enrollment Services Team will be available to guide you throughout the admissions process. Upon acceptance into your program, you will be assigned a dedicated Student Support Specialist who will be your contact within the UNE system, providing support and acting as your advocate within the College of Professional Studies. The College of Professional Studies at the University of New England works to bring you online learning in an accessible format. Our recognized and awarded approach includes high-quality online courses created by learning experts, personalized student support, and distinguished faculty actively working in their field. UNE Online aims to enhance, expand, and enrich learning opportunities in the online landscape through student-centered operations, innovative instructional design techniques, and sustainable business practices.

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UNE is Maine’s largest private university, the #1 provider of health professionals for Maine, and the Brookings Institution’s #1 Maine college for increasing career earnings. We provide life-changing, hands-on learning on two coastal Maine campuses, our study-abroad campus in Morocco, and online. UNE students graduate with career-ready skills acquired through internships, research, global adventures, and unparalleled student support. UNE's expansive, holistic vision of a healthier world goes beyond physical well-being. It encompasses emotional and intellectual fulfillment — as well as economic opportunity — for individuals, prosperous and supportive communities, and cooperative environmental stewardship across the globe. Bringing that vision to life requires the deep involvement of all of our programs, often working in cross-disciplinary combinations. UNE offers more than 40 bachelor’s degrees and 30-plus graduate, professional, and doctoral degrees in needed fields, including the natural and social sciences, the humanities and the arts, business, and health.

10/15/2026

🎉 A major milestone for UNE’s public health programs!

The University of New England’s Graduate Programs in Public Health (GPPH) within the College of Professional Studies has received full continued CEPH accreditation for the maximum seven-year term, through December 31, 2033.

Following a March 2026 site visit, the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) formally reviewed its findings in September and determined that the program met all 33 Master of Public Health (MPH) accreditation standards at the highest level with no remediation required.

Led by Dr. Carol Ewan Whyte, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Programs in Public Health, and key members of GPPH and the College of Professional Studies, this achievement demonstrates the high-quality education offered and marks an important milestone for UNE’s public health programs.

UNE’s MPH program has maintained continuous CEPH accreditation since 2011, reflecting a longstanding commitment to excellence in public health education.

We’re excited to continue educating current and future public health students and preparing them to address existing and emerging important and relevant issues facing their communities.

Explore UNE’s Master of Public Health program: https://online.une.edu/program/master-of-public-health/

Congratulations to everyone who made this achievement possible! 🎓

10/09/2026

Meet the faculty shaping doctoral research.

Doug Beam, Ed.D., brings expertise across school belonging, LGBTQ+ issues, q***r theory, and international education.

His research interests include:

✅ Sense of belonging in school
✅ LGBTQ+ issues and q***r theory
✅ International education

Considering an Ed.D.? Your research interests could have a place here.

Explore UNE Online’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program: https://online.une.edu/program/doctor-of-education/

Begin your application and research journey today! Be sure to indicate your interest in working with Dr. Beam in your application: https://online.une.edu/apply/

10/08/2026

Meet the faculty shaping doctoral research.

Gizelle Luevano, Ed.D., brings expertise in Hispanic/Latino STEM educational pathways, persistence, and professional success.

Her work focuses on understanding the educational journeys and professional experiences of Hispanic/Latino students, and the application and benefits of interdisciplinary STEM education.

As the Lead Hydrologic Data Coordinator for the Edwards Aquifer Authority, Dr. Luevano brings professional experience that connects education, STEM, and career pathways.

Considering an Ed.D.? Your research interests could have a place here.

Explore UNE Online’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program: https://online.une.edu/program/doctor-of-education/

Begin your application and research journey today! Be sure to indicate your interest in working with Dr. Luevano in your application: https://online.une.edu/apply/

10/06/2026

Meet the faculty shaping doctoral research.

Ian Menchini, Ed.D., brings expertise across higher education leadership, organizational change, enrollment management, data analysis, and qualitative research.

His research interests include:

✅ Higher education leadership and organizational change
✅ Higher education enrollment management
✅ Pre-K–12 and higher education data analysis and application
✅ Qualitative methodology and phenomenological research

As a UNE Ed.D. graduate and lifelong learner, Ian is also passionate about serving as a dissertation chair. His work at UNE has given him the opportunity to support a diverse array of students throughout their dissertation journeys.

Considering an Ed.D.? Your research interests could have a place here.

Explore UNE Online’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program: https://online.une.edu/program/doctor-of-education/

Begin your application and research journey today! Be sure to indicate your interest in working with Dr. Menchini in your application: https://online.une.edu/apply/

10/05/2026

Meet the faculty shaping doctoral research.

Andrea Disque, Ed.D., Assistant Director of Curriculum and Dissertation Development, brings expertise across military studies, military families, feminist studies, educational leadership, adult learning (andragogy), and nonprofit organizations.

Her research and teaching explore how leadership, education, identity, gender, systems of power, and organizational culture shape the experiences of individuals, families, and communities. She is particularly interested in research that examines the experiences of military-connected populations, adult learners, women and other historically underrepresented groups, educational leaders, and nonprofit professionals.

Dr. Disque welcomes doctoral students interested in research focused on:

• Transformative leadership
• Adult education
• Military families and communities
• Feminist perspectives
• Educational leadership
• Nonprofit organizations
• Creating meaningful, sustainable organizational change

Considering an Ed.D.? Your research interests could have a place here.

Explore UNE Online’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program: https://online.une.edu/program/doctor-of-education/

Begin your application and research journey today! Be sure to indicate your interest in working with Dr. Disque in your application: https://online.une.edu/apply/

10/01/2026

Meet Katie Rybakova, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Programs in Education at The University of New England Online’s College of Professional Studies.

Katie brings a passion for creating timely, relevant, and accessible opportunities for educators and graduate learners—and she’s excited to help shape what’s next for UNE Online.

“The UNE graduate online community is a powerful space to be in right now-- I am excited to contribute to and help fulfill the vision of a timely, relevant, and accessible graduate degree in education among engaged learners and educators. I look forward to working with learners studying education, teaching, and beyond-- the future is bright!”

We’re also excited to share that Katie has been accepted as a Maine Impact Education Fellow, a leadership development initiative from the Great Schools Partnership and its partners at Educate Maine and UNUM.

The fellowship brings together Maine educators to strengthen their capacity to lead meaningful change, build equitable and collaborative school cultures, and support a stronger educator workforce across the state.

Dr. Rybakova is currently accepting 2 doctoral students for 2027. Her expertise is in excess screentime and AI in education as well as literacy development. She is interested in working with students who prefer qualitative or mixed methods, and would appreciate doctoral students willing and eager to learn about publication, grant writing, and/or conference presentations. Her latest publications include a screentime article in the Maine Policy Review (https://journals.maine.edu/mpr/article/view/2614) and an article on teaching AI through an interdisciplinary lens to undergraduate students.

We’re thrilled to welcome Katie to UNE Online and celebrate this opportunity to support her continued leadership in education. The future is bright! 🌟

Explore UNE Online’s graduate programs in education: https://online.une.edu/programs/education/

Begin your application today! https://online.une.edu/apply/

08/31/2026

25 years on. Still needed.

Every August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day brings people together to remember those we’ve lost and take action to save lives.

The truth is, we shouldn’t still need this day. But we do.

Overdose affects every community—and it can be prevented. We know how to reduce risk, support recovery, and keep people safe.

This , let’s speak openly, learn from one another, and advocate for the public health policies and resources that help prevent overdose and support people affected by addiction.

Get involved: Volunteer with a local health department or community organization working on overdose awareness and recovery support: https://success.une.edu/mph_opportunities/overdose-awareness-day/

08/13/2026

🍂 This fall, invest in yourself with UNE Online.

Whether you're looking to grow in your current role, explore a new career path, or build in-demand skills, UNE Online's Continuing Education Professional Certificate Programs are designed to fit your life.

Choose from a variety of programs:
✅ End-of-Life Doula
✅ Companion Animal Death Doula
✅ Intimate Partner Violence Training
✅ Instructional Design
✅ Animal Behavior
…and many more!

📅 Courses begin September 14.

🎓 UNE alumni receive a 25% discount.

Follow the link to explore programs and register! https://online.une.edu/continuing-education/

07/23/2026

Success doesn’t take form in one giant wave. It's built like a slow and repetitive tide.

This summer, remember that every page you read, every problem you solve, every practice session, and every early morning adds up. 🌊

As the ocean shapes the shore one wave at a time, your daily effort shapes your future one step at a time.

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." – Robert Collier

Keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep growing.

By the time summer fades, you'll be amazed by how far those small, steady efforts have carried you. ☀️

07/16/2026

🎉 Register by August 14 for UNE's Fourth Annual Social Services and Education Professionals Symposium for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

Build practical strategies to support the social and emotional well-being of young people.

🗓️ August 18, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Innovation Hall, UNE Portland

What you’ll gain:

✅ Interactive workshops on outdoor education, alternative education, youth mental health, and more
✅ 7 contact hours with an attendee certificate
✅ Networking with 150+ professionals from education, social work, counseling, and related fields across Maine and the region
✅ Bonus: Meals included, plus attendees are entered to win one of two getaway packages to the Samoset Resort and White Barn Inn 🎁

Join UNE’s College of Professional Studies and Educate Maine, with support from Unum, for this annual conference designed for social workers, educators, counselors, and others who support young people.

Secure your seat by August 14 to be entered into our early registration drawing—space is limited. https://online.une.edu/social-services-and-education-symposium/

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