James Herbert

President, University of New England • Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram (james.herbert) and Facebook

[James Herbert @JamesHerbert]

Many congratulations to the University of New England Class of 2024. Here’s to the years of hard work and dedication that led to this day, and a promising future ahead for each of you.

A special thank you to Sen.@BernieSanders for delivering a thoughtful Commencement address.

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The Hannah Fields-Lenehan Art Contest is held annually in memory of the mother of UNE alumni Tim Lenehan (‘71) and his brother Robert. It was an honor to attend last night's event to celebrate all UNE student artists and recognize this year’s honorees.

Congratulations to all!

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I am excited to share that @BernieSanders will deliver the keynote address at UNE’s 2024 Commencement. Sen. Sanders is a pillar of the American political landscape, and his keynote will undoubtedly offer a thoughtful perspective on his career of service.

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Thank you to @CityPortland’s Danielle West, Community Housing of Maine's Cullen Ryan, and @PrebleStreet’s Ali Lovejoy for joining Wednesday’s President’s Forum panel on Maine’s Homelessness Crisis. The complexity around homelessness in our state made for a riveting discussion.

[UNE Hockey @UNEhockey]

Playoffs begin this Wednesday at 7pm. UNE will host Nichols College at the Alfond Forum in the CCC Quarterfinals. Take a look back at some of the top moments of the regular season.

[UNE Admissions @UNEAdmissions]

Amid the ongoing FAFSA delays, we have extended our undergraduate enrollment deposit deadline to June 1. This extension gives our incoming students the extra time they deserve to make these decisions without feeling rushed by a situation that is out of their control.

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In Maine, political debates and community discourse alike have long centered around homelessness in our state.

I’m pleased to welcome three expert panelists from the front lines of this issue to UNE for the next President’s Forum. Please join us on 2/28.

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[University of New England Football @UNEfootball]

This week's #UNEPhotoFriday shows @JamesHerbert welcoming the Nor'Easters onto Blue Storm Stadium! The best President in the CCC, President Herbert is a regular fixture at @unetweets Home Games 🌩️🏈 #STG

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It was an honor to welcome civil rights icon Bettie Mae Fikes to UNE for our annual #MLK Celebration luncheon yesterday.

Inspired by Dr. King’s critical life’s work, we remain committed to ensuring a welcoming, inclusive, vibrant community for all.

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2/2: These partnerships improve healthcare and health professions education and are a key differentiator of the UNE health professions program.

Thank you, Christine, for sharing your insights with us. We are grateful for your support. @unetweets

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1/2: Yesterday, UNE’s Center to Advance Interprofessional Education and Practice welcomed Dr. Christine Arenson, Director of @nexusipe, to speak about the importance of building successful university- community partnerships.

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At last night’s @unecgh lecture, we welcomed criminology professor Colleen P. Eren, Ph.D., to discuss takeaways from her book, “Reform Nation: The First Step Act and the Movement to End Mass Incarceration.”

Thank you, Colleen, for thoughtfully addressing these urgent issues.

[UNE Center for Global Humanities @unecgh]

Watch our latest lecture titled, “Living With Our Natural Imperfections” by Telmo Pievani, on our YouTube channel at https://t.co/u3aZc8fo2V.

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In case you missed the President's Forum event on #AI earlier this month, linked below is a summary of the robust dialogue between our speakers, Smith College professor James Miller and Harvard researcher David Weinberger, on its rise and impact.

https://t.co/S1dcVXoyTL

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One of the most pressing topics facing humanity is the rapid rise in artificial intelligence (#AI), which we explored Monday at the latest President’s Forum event. You can watch a video of the event at the link below.

https://t.co/iGyNfjdXc6

@unetweets

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Big congratulations to John Austin for being named Dean of University of New England’s newly established Honors College, which will serve as a community within the university to support the educational and cultural journeys of high-performing undergraduate students.

[University of New England @unetweets]

The UNE Honors College is an intellectual and social community intended to recognize high-achieving students and provide them with varied academic and extracurricular experiences.

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[James Herbert @JamesHerbert]

One of the most pressing topics facing humanity is the rapid rise in artificial intelligence (#AI), which we explored Monday at the latest President’s Forum event. You can watch a video of the event at the link below.

https://t.co/iGyNfjdXc6

@unetweets

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Very pleased to share that @FitchRatings affirmed UNE’s A+ credit rating and upgraded our outlook from stable to positive. This demonstrates our strong financial leadership, alignment with market needs, and commitment to a phenomenal ROI for students.

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[UNE Center for Global Humanities @unecgh]

Thank you to all who came out to listen to Janet Jakobsen's lecture titled "Religious Freedom, Sexual Freedom." The discussion that followed the lecture, as always, was quite engaging.

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Yesterday, UNE students organized a vigil to honor the victims of the Lewiston shooting. We gathered to remember those affected by this senseless tragedy. I’m incredibly proud of the strength and compassion I’ve witnessed from this community. Together, we are moving through this.

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3/3: The event is open to the public. Please join us on Nov. 14!

Learn more about the President's Forum:
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@unetweets

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1/3: Everyone is buzzing about AI. While some are excited about its potential, many are alarmed by its risks, as exemplified in Pres. Biden’s executive order yesterday (linked here, via @nytimes).

https://t.co/ML591kwg3N

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2/3: I'm looking forward to this month's President's Forum, feat. experts who will share their thoughts on the promise and perils of AI. As with all Presidents Forum events, the goal is a safe venue for discussions on controversial topics, fostering a robust marketplace of ideas.