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Graduate carries on Muskie environmental legacy in U.S. government
Meredith Sells never guessed she'd get a job working for the government, let alone in the imposing D.C. headquarters of the U.S. Department of Interior.
She starts there in April.
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.
Admitted Student Day
New undergraduate students admitted for the Fall 2019 semester are invited to attend Admitted Student Day on April 5. You and your guests will be able to meet faculty and fellow students, attend an information fair, and explore our campuses.
Celebrate Spring with the School of Music
The USM School of Music has a busy spring lineup, with performances in Portland, Westbrook and Gorham at the end of March. Performances include the USM Chamber Singers, Concert Band and the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra.
Information Sessions for Adult & Transfer Students
We know it can be tough to fit an education into your working and/or family life. That's why we offer information sessions that are tailored for adult and transfer students looking to explore specific majors, financial aid, scholarships, prior learning assessment, and the admission process.
USM and UNE announce collaborative pathway for Pharmacy education
The University of Southern Maine and the University of New England have agreed to a partnership that simplifies and streamlines the degree path for USM Biology graduates to UNE's College of Pharmacy.
Replay: 'The USM Update,' March 2019
In the March episode of “The USM Update,” University of Southern Maine (USM) President Glenn Cummings sits down with guests from a wide range of disciplines across the university, include Public Health, Theatre and Food Studies.
Weekly Event Highlights
A few of this week's event highlights from USM's Portland, Gorham and Lewiston-Auburn campuses.
News Highlights
USM’s Theodore Willis talks aquaponics with Bangor Daily News
MEMIC Issues $20,000 Access to Education Challenge to USM Community
USM hosts first-in-the-Northeast hunger summit
USM Convocation hosts "Memory, Trauma and the Generations of Genocide" with internationally renowned therapist Dr. Yael Danieli
Columnist Bill Nemitz showcases USM's commitment to providing access to education for all
Two USM wrestlers receive All-Academic Team distinction
Maine Governor Janet Mills to deliver USM commencement address on 5/11
USM alumnus publishes memoir of journey home in 'Finding Kurdistan'
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'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.
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