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USM announces Maine North Atlantic Institute, plans further Arctic partnerships
USM has unveiled plans for a new Maine North Atlantic Institute to forge greater business, educational and social connections between Maine and countries throughout the North Atlantic, and to encourage workforce partnerships across the North Atlantic.
USM receives $1 Million gift to launch Center for Digital Science and Innovation
The gift from Michael E. Dubyak, current Chair and former President and CEO of WEX, will address Maine’s critical workforce needs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) starting with a new STEM program next summer.
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.
Local arts get boost from USM with federal grant
Side x Side, a Portland-based nonprofit organization that brings University of Southern Maine (USM) student artists and educators into local schools, will expand thanks to a U.S. Department of Education grant worth nearly $2.5 million.
Replay: 'The USM Update,' November 2018
The new episode of "The USM Update" discusses our focus on workforce development initiatives at USM and the University of Maine System. On this episode: making the liberal arts work for Maine; USM enrollment numbers on the rise; and amazing news for USM and the North Atlantic.
USM, UMaine System address state-wide nursing workforce crisis
The University of Maine system, and USM, are responding to a state-wide nursing workforce shortage with a plan to double nursing enrollment, expand nursing programs into high-need communities, and provide free nursing education for students with greatest financial need — funded in part by a $12 million investment as part of the University Workforce Bond.
Weekly Event Highlights
A few of this week's event highlights from USM's Portland, Gorham and Lewiston-Auburn campuses.
Open House for Adult, Transfer, and Graduate Students
Join us for an open house on November 13 to explore USM. Whether you're returning to finish your degree, thinking of transferring, or considering graduate school, you'll fit right in at USM.
News Highlights
USM chosen to be part of nationwide academic advising initiative
Maine School Boards Association honors Portland Empowered's youth efforts
USM Convocation presents “Dawnland” film screening, live concert and discussion with filmmaker
Medal of Honor recipient Ryan Pitts discusses leadership, courage at USM
Meet Visiting Artist Macon Reed at "Eulogy For The Dyke Bar" artist reception and storytelling
WCSH TV highlights USM efforts to help student veterans
USM students joined country’s top student-veterans in Washington D.C.
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Monthly Newsletter: USM Spotlight
Every month, we share stories about USM undergraduate and graduate students who are extending their learning experience well beyond the classroom walls, and faculty and alumni who make themselves available as supportive community connections.
'The USM Update' TV show
A monthly, half-hour program covering all things USM. New episodes of "The USM Update" air at the beginning of each month on community access television stations across Maine.
'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.
'USM Now' Podcast
A biweekly podcast produced in collaboration between WMPG Community Radio detailing the current and future happenings at the University of Southern Maine.
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