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President Kalikow at the 2013 USM Commencement
First Year At USM Matters
USM's Wishcamper Center at sunset
Aerial view of Portland, Maine
Husky Pride

Theodora J. Kalikow, University of Southern Maine President   As you explore USM, you will discover an institution characterized by energy, enthusiasm, and innovation, an institution at the heart of its community and dedicated to transforming lives.

USM's distinguished researchers and talented teachers are deeply committed to providing students with exceptional educational experiences. Engaged faculty are at the center of this exciting University, and I invite you to spend some time exploring the courses and degree programs they offer as well as the research they conduct.

News & Events

Posted May 17, 2013
President Kalikow's May article in the Kennebec Journal regarding changes in education.
2013 Commencement speakers
Posted May 12, 2013
U. S. Senator Susan M. Collins was the keynote speaker at USM’s morning ceremony and President of the Bernard Osher Foundation Mary G.F. Bitterman was the keynote speaker at the afternoon ceremony. Both ceremonies were held Saturday, May 11, in the USM Field House, Gorham.
Posted May 7, 2013
President Kalikow's latest rant, this one on Student Success, was inspired by this year's Thinking Matters.

Theodora J. Kalikow Named USM President

The University of Southern Maine community welcomes Theodora J. Kalikow as its new president effective on July 10. Her appointment was approved by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees at its meeting held Monday, July 9.

President Kalikow succeeds Selma Botman who will lead an effort to develop and expand the University of Maine System’s international education programs.

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