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USM announces 1,300 named to Spring 2019 Dean's List
The University of Southern Maine is pleased to announce that more than 1,300 undergraduate students from across the globe have been named to the 2019 Spring Semester Dean’s List, a marker of academic excellence and high achievement.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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 into effect in August 2019.
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.
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USM student interviewed by WMTW-TV for efforts to help fishing industry workers
Student filmmakers unveil documentaries and dramas for 2019 showcase
USM hosts Northeast conference on campus sustainability
USM alumna, researcher featured in Times Record article on green crab invasion
USM alumna awarded Fulbright to deepen understanding of immigrants
An update from President Glenn Cummings: June 19, 2019
A statement from President Glenn Cummings: June 13, 2019
Media highlights new Mainer working to meet work and school demands
Maine Poet Laureate highlights ‘Students’ by USM’s Goodale on Maine Public
USM athletics celebrates achievement-driven Spring season
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