Highlights
An Affordable Education: Opening new doors
The University of Maine System Early College program opened a new door for Sabrina Freeman back in high school. Now, a generous Promise Scholarship is opening countless more doors. With funding support for her education, the student-athlete works closely with her advisor to stay on track to graduate, and she connects with her peers to develop career skills and engage in community service.
The University of Everyone
We are students of every age and background; students who excel in the classroom, on the playing field, and on the stage; students new to our nation and students who served our nation. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you will feel welcome and supported here.
A Greener University: 8 Environmental Protection Agency awards in 5 years
Along with reducing food waste by 25% this year, we’re supporting local non-profits, recycling greater Portland’s electronic waste, and hosting our annual bike swap event. It’s all a part of our path toward a carbon-neutral campus.
Outstanding Student-Athletes: Wrestlers named to National Wrestling Coaches’ Association All-Academic team
Go Huskies! 2019 NCAA Division III All-American Peter Del Gallo and first-year student Jakob Peavey each dominated on the mat this season — while also earning top GPAs.
On Campus: We have so much to show you
Go beyond the campus tour — meet our faculty, learn about our academic programs, our deep community engagement, and why our university remains an affordable option. Why? Because there’s no better way to choose a university than by meeting the people who will help you earn your degree.
Featured News & Events
USM makes SAT, ACT tests optional for applicants in most academic programs
The University of Southern Maine is making SAT or ACT tests an optional part of the application process for most undergraduate degrees. The change will go in effect in August 2019.
USM unveils innovative collaboration with Maine composites industry leaders
The University of Southern Maine has announced a new collaboration that will bring the Composite Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) and $1.5 million worth of equipment into the Michael E. Dubyak Center for Digital Science & Innovation at USM.
Hundreds donate time at 10th Husky Day of Service
University of Southern Maine students, faculty and staff volunteered at 25 sites in the Portland, Gorham and Lewiston-Auburn areas recently for 10th Annual Husky Day of Service — picking up trash, painting, packing medical supplies and more.
Alumna's employer nets $400,000 investment on 'Shark Tank'
Analies Ross-Dyjak, who graduated from USM's Department of Environmental Science and Policy in 2017, is part of Hydroviv, a growing company that builds and sells individually-optimized drinking water filters. In April, the start-up secured a $400,000 investment on ABC's popular television show "Shark Tank."
USM researchers write first-of-its-kind economic analysis of Maine’s growing wedding industry
The Maine Center for Business and Economic Research at USM has partnered with the newly created Maine Wedding Report to issue “Marry ME,” a first-of-its kind economic analysis of Maine’s growing wedding industry.
WTO Chief Economist, alumnus Robert Koopman speaks on future of trade
World Trade Organization Chief Economist and USM economics alumnus Robert Koopman '79 speaks with Maine Public about trade in an increasingly-technological world.
Replay: 'The USM Update,' May 2019
In the Season 3 finale of "The USM Update," USM Provost Jeannine Uzzi welcomes guests from across the university to discuss studies and a new degree in Leadership, an amazing Baseball season and, with some of our graduating students, their time spent at USM and plans for the future.
Weekly Event Highlights
A few of this week's event highlights from USM's Portland, Gorham and Lewiston-Auburn campuses.
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