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Muskie researcher Kate Ahrens co-authors national study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
Ahrens joined researchers in 10 other states in conducting the largest analysis of opioid use disorder treatment among Medicaid enrollees. Their findings show race is a factor in the treatment people receive.
USM's Admissions success featured on National Public Radio's Marketplace
The record-setting size of USM's incoming class of 2025 — fueled by a 33% increase in out-of-state students — caught the attention of Maine Public reporter Robbie Feinberg, who filed this story for the NPR podcast Marketplace.
USM School of Nursing students featured in the Maine Monitor
In this video featured in the Maine Monitor's "Chasing Maine" series, best friends and USM School of Nursing students Fabiola Jenson and Fartun Hirsi share how they are pursuing their goals of graduation and becoming nurses while raising children at their respective homes.
Teaching and scholarship work hand-in-hand for USM's newest Distinguished Professor
For Shelton Waldrep, Professor of English and Chair of the Department of English, classroom discussions with USM students have led to the creation of entire courses — and those courses have led to him writing several highly esteemed books.
Connect with us: Visits & Online Experiences
While our in-person visits and campus tours are limited, there are still many dynamic opportunities for you to learn about our thriving academic community from home. Attend an informational webinar about our university or a specific academic program, schedule a one-on-one video chat with a current student or an admissions counselor, and more. We’re excited to connect with you!
Watch: USM's 141st Commencement Celebration
USM's 2021 virtual Commencement program features remarks from keynote speaker Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, student speaker USM Grace Muheto, and USM’s four honorary degree recipients: Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia Inc.; Timothy P. Wilson, senior advisor and director of the Maine Seeds Programs; and Beverly and David Worthington, co-founders of the Worthington Scholarship Foundation.
Watch: USM's Virtual Groundbreaking Celebration
Join us in celebrating the launch of the Portland Campus Development Project by watching our Virtual Groundbreaking program, featuring remarks from several of our highly accomplished student groundbreakers.
Robin Davis receives prestigious museum internship
The junior Art History major at the University of Southern Maine has received a highly competitive Lunder Institute internship at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, for summer 2021.
USM-Boys & Girls Clubs partnership continues to flourish
USM students like Catherine Scheirer ’23 have served as dance teachers and cooking instructors, mentors and tutors, playmates, and confidants to Portland-area youth through a decade-long partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. It’s good experience for the USM students, most of whom are aspiring teachers. And it’s good for the youngsters, who get another caring adult in their lives.
USM's African American Collection unveils exhibit on Maine’s Black families
We invite you to experience the just-opened digital exhibition, "We Exist: Evidence of Maine's Black Families from 1800 to the 20th Century." Hosted by the USM Digital Commons, "We Exist" tells the stories of Maine's Black families through photos and interviews, and is the first of six digital exhibitions at USM focused on Black Mainers.
News Highlights
USM student ignites rail and trail policy conversation that leads to Maine law
USM linguist co-authors Penobscot children's book
U.S. News names Portland a best place to live in America
Video: Connor Blake ’21 captures the Gorham Campus at first light
Muskie researcher co-authors national study on treatment for opioid use disorder published in JAMA
Video: USM School of Nursing students featured in the Maine Monitor
USM's Admissions success featured on NPR's Marketplace
Teaching and scholarship work hand-in-hand for Distinguished Professor
USM receives $5 million gift from the Crewe Foundation to fund Center for the Arts
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