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A student works on a laptop in the MIST Lab, surrounded by whiteboards covered in notes and project ideas. Illustrated graphics of a sewing machine and a 3D printer are overlaid on the image.

July 14, 2026

DeMISTifying the MIST Lab: Inside USM’s Maker Innovation Studio
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July 10, 2026

5 Careers to Explore with a USM Business Analytics and AI Degree
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July 8, 2026

Old Growth, New Hope: Why I’m Going on the Green Curtain Roadshow
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June 30, 2026

10 Things to do Before Labor Day in Southern Maine
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June 26, 2026

Monthly Roundup: July
Students prepare to launch a research balloon to the edge of space.

June 24, 2026

8 Questions With the USM Engineering Professor Behind the CubeSat Design Challenge
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Nicholas DeAngelis '26 and his fellow District 1 NATA members take home first place at the NATA Quiz Bowl.

July 10, 2026

Recent USM graduate helps District 1 win national athletic training Quiz Bowl 
USM Alumnus and World Affairs Council of Maine board member, Riley Worth.

July 2, 2026

USM alumnus Riley Worth elected to World Affairs Council of Maine board
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July 2, 2026

USM-Led Citizens’ Assembly Sets Two Priorities for Maine Education
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June 24, 2026

USM Opens Its Doors to Gorham’s Business Community for First Campus-Hosted Networking Event
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June 22, 2026

USM Partners With Local Schools and Emergency Managers to Strengthen Regional Public Safety
Steve Bull and Susie Bock pose together at USM Special Collections, Bull seated and smiling with his arms resting on a chair, Bock standing beside him.

June 18, 2026

USM Special Collections Marks Milestone for Maine’s First LGBTQ+ Newspaper During Pride Month
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Four campuses

Our multicampus experience emphasizes exploration and flexibility.

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Portland

Our urban home for STEM programs, research labs, and more.

Portland
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Gorham

Our residential campus and a vibrant hub for student life.

Gorham
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Lewiston

Home to undergraduate and graduate healthcare education.

Lewiston
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Online

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There’s still time to register for fall

Whether you’re staying on track for graduation or exploring a new interest, you’ll find 1,000+ undergraduate and graduate courses this fall. Classes begin August 31, so don’t wait to secure your schedule!

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Direct admission for MCCS students

We now offer direct admission for eligible Maine Community College System (MCCS) students! This is just one way we make earning your bachelor’s degree less stressful.

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