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First-year Sabrina Freeman: College dreams made reality
First-year social work student Sabrina Freeman never thought she was college material. But with confidence gained through Early College courses and financial assistance from USM's Promise Scholarship, Freeman isn't just living her dreams — she's studying at USM so she can help others live out their own.
MEMIC Issues $20,000 Access to Education Challenge to USM Community
To help students ineligible for federal financial aid, whose college dreams would otherwise be a distant reality, USM has partnered with MEMIC to created the Access to Education Scholarship. In the month of April, MEMIC will match funds donated to the scholarship up to $20,000. Help open doors for aspiring students today.
USM to offer New England's first doctoral program in Leadership
USM will launch New England's first doctoral Leadership program in the fall of 2020. The new program, available online, will build on USM’s growing and highly regarded Leadership and Organizational Studies program which currently offers bachelors and masters degrees, as well as minors and certificates.
Celebrate Spring with the School of Music
The USM School of Music has a busy spring lineup, with live music 20 out of 30 days in April. Performances include the University Chorale, jazz ensembles and more.
Junior Preview Day
If you're a high school sophomore or junior and just starting to think about your college search, don't miss a chance to get an early introduction to USM and the college application process on May 3. We will have experts on hand from all across the university so you can get all your questions answered, take a guided campus tour, and connect with other students who are also starting their college search.
Replay: 'The USM Update,' April 2019
In the April episode of "The USM Update," University of Southern Maine (USM) Provost Jeannine Diddle Uzzi welcomes guests to talk about scholarships, graduate programs that put students to work and the many opportunities for students to study languages at USM.
Weekly Event Highlights
A few of this week's event highlights from USM's Portland, Gorham and Lewiston-Auburn campuses.
Environmental Science professor training next generation of insect ecologists
Since 2009, USM Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Joe Staples and his undergraduate and graduate researchers have collaborated with the Maine Medical Center Research Institute’s Vector-Borne Disease Laboratory on a host of projects to monitor and control mosquitoes and ticks throughout Maine. It's all part of training Maine's next generation of environmental researchers.
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USM Commencement 2019 — Affiliated ceremonies and events
Alumna's employer nets $400,000 investment on 'Shark Tank'
Emerging leaders gather at USM for Hussey Leadership Institute
Students learn business networking with professional-style dinner and panel
Renowned business ethicist to speak on values-driven businesses at 2nd annual Hussey Leadership Institute
Students to present research and "Lightning Talks" at USM’s Annual “Thinking Matters”
USM leadership team records third victory in a row in annual competition
Take action this Earth Day at annual USM events - Great Bike Swap, E-Waste Recycling and more
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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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