University of New England

Private university · Biddeford, Maine

Illustration of University of New England

Overview

The University of New England is a private university with a campus on the coast in Biddeford, known for health sciences and its medical school.

History

The university formed in 1978 from a small college and an osteopathic medical school, and later merged with Westbrook College in Portland.

Today

UNE is a major employer in Biddeford, with campus security needs.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.