Highlights
Congratulations to our 2018 graduates!
Nearly 1400 students celebrated their graduation from the University of Southern Maine (USM) on May 12, including 1028 undergraduate students, 369 graduate students, and one mascot.
Our community: Where big ideas flourish
In our Stonecoast MFA program, Christine Mangan '06 discovered her independent voice. Through the support of world-class faculty, she cultivated the tools to connect with a broad audience. Now, her debut novel — mystery thriller Tangerine — has been optioned for more than $1 million by George Clooney's Smokehouse Pictures.
Pursue your passion — with less student debt
Kusow Aden and his family moved to Maine after fleeing the Somali Civil War. Now, Aden is pursuing his bachelor’s in Social Behavioral Science — with no need for student loans. USM is one of the few schools in the nation where student debt has gone down.
Making waves at Maine's shipbuilding powerhouse
Hector Ortiz '14 got his start at Bath Iron Works during a USM internship. Now, he and Ron Peterson '14 are on a team that designs and constructs the Navy's most advanced ships. With our three campuses in the economic and cultural heart of northern New England, we connect students with organizations and businesses of every size, including Maine's largest manufacturing employer.
Motivating one of the world's most scientific minds
Alumnus Ray Stevens '86, a world leader in understanding human cells, recently announced plans to renovate our Portland campus science lecture hall. The hall will be dedicated to Stevens' mentor — whom he credits for keeping him on the path toward success — Professor Emeritus John S. Ricci.
The Husky Motto: Play hard, study hard
The hallmark of Athletics at USM is a commitment to excellence — in competition and in the classroom. Before and after game time, Huskies are earning top GPAs, serving the community, and developing career skills. It's all a part of the USM academic experience.
Featured News & Events
'USM Connects' magazine
In this issue: How strong community and employer partnerships help fuel the success of our students and cultivate the next generation of talent for Maine's workforce.
Volunteers log 1,200 hours at 9th annual Husky Day of Service
Nearly 300 University of Southern Maine (USM) students, faculty and staff donated an amazing 1,200 hours of community service at the 9th annual Husky Day of Service on Friday, April 13 — far surpassing the previous year's totals.
Weekly Event Highlights
A few of this week's event highlights from USM's Portland, Gorham and Lewiston-Auburn campuses.
Replay: 'The USM Update,' May 1, 2018
In the season finale of "The USM Update" for the 2017-2018 academic year, USM President Glenn Cummings welcomes guests from some of the University's better-known departments, including the University's acclaimed Department of Linguistics and its Office of Sustainability. Plus, catch up with three of USM's featured graduates.
President Cummings talks USM resurgence, workforce development on '207'
USM President Glenn Cummings recently spoke on the popular News Center Maine program, '207,' about the University's financial turnaround, rising admission and retention rates and new initiatives aimed at further workforce development.
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