Highlights
You can get there from here: New METRO partnership increases transit options
Our new partnership with Greater Portland METRO provides students, staff, and faculty free rides on all METRO lines — including the new Husky Line, which offers Portland-Gorham campus transit seven days a week. So students can ride from home to campus, to work, internships, and more — all while staying connected to WiFi and USB charging ports.
Economics major gains international trade experience — on the Maine coast and abroad
As the state’s businesses have expanded global trade, particularly in the North Atlantic, we’ve forged partnerships with regional trade companies and with Iceland’s Reykjavík University. At the center of those partnerships are enterprising students like Shaelan Donovan '18.
Welcome, student veterans!
We are the proud host of Maine’s only Veterans Upward Bound program — a federally-funded program that provides free services and support to veterans pursuing a college degree.
A new way to Experience USM
There’s no better way to choose a university than by experiencing it! Several academic departments have curated special events just for high school seniors and their families this fall. Select an area of study to immerse yourself in and you'll meet faculty, sit in on a class, tour our facilities, and get a feel for life on campus.
$1 million gifted for new Center for the Arts
Honoring Dr. Alfred Osher, an anonymous donor has made a tremendous contribution toward the Portland campus master plan. The new visual and performing arts facility is a dream in the making, featuring a 1,000-seat concert hall, a recital hall, black box theater, and art gallery.
Featured News & Events
USM starts 2018-2019 academic year off strong
The University of Southern Maine begins its 2018-2019 academic year with increasing financial stability, a rededication to academics and surging student numbers, President Glenn Cummings said Aug. 30 at the annual opening breakfast.
Graduate Programs Open House
Join us on September 24 to meet our renowned faculty, explore our rigorous academic programs and research opportunities, and learn more about hands-on experiences — like internships and practicums — with community partners.
USM launches new Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree
The University of Southern Maine School of Nursing is addressing Maine's critical healthcare provider shortage by offering a new Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree, training students to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to adults and older adults with acute, complex and critical illnesses. Applications for Spring 2019 are being accepted now through Oct. 1.
Engineering alumni make waves at Maine's Naval powerhouse
Ron Peterson and Hector Ortiz graduated from the Department of Engineering at USM in 2014. Today, they’re working among 5,700 employees at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works designing and building some of the world’s most sophisticated ships.
Interactive: Explore where USM's engineers go to work
We've mapped out news stories highlighting USM's Mechanical and Electrical Engineering programs. View the map, and use the legend to explore current student and alumni stories, as well as pieces from "USM Connects" magazine and "The USM Update" TV show.
Replay: 'The USM Update,' September 2018
"The USM Update" is now in its third season! This season we are highlighting the many ways in which USM is preparing today's students for tomorrow's careers to fill the skill gaps in Maine's workforce. On this episode, we discuss new programs in the School of Nursing, how we're training the next generation of clinical rehabilitation workers and how USM's Career & Employment Hub is facing the workforce shortage head-on.
Information Sessions for Adult & Transfer Students
We know it can be tough to fit an education into your working and/or family life. That's why we offer information sessions that are tailored for adult and transfer students looking to explore our majors, financial aid, scholarships, prior learning assessment, and the admission process. Choose from events in Portland or Lewiston this fall.
Weekly Event Highlights
A few of this week's event highlights from USM's Portland, Gorham and Lewiston-Auburn campuses.
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