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University of New England launches new Institute of Public and Planetary Health in honor of philanthropist and IDEXX Founder David Evans Shaw
A $5 million gift from the storied entrepreneur, activist, and impact investor will advance the University of New England's work at the intersection of environmental and human health while boosting Maine’s research and workforce landscape across sectors. University of New England Campus in Biddeford, Maine University of New England Campus in Biddeford, Maine PORTLAND and BIDDEFORD, Maine, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From the lasting disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic to the accelerating
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