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The Year in News: Our Top Stories of 2018
Read and watch USM's best news stories of 2018. From unprecedented giving to the many achievements of our students, faculty and alumni, 2018 was an amazing year for the University of Southern Maine.
$500,000 legacy gift left to USM Libraries
USM is the recipient of a legacy gift from Albert Howard, a longtime employee of USM Libraries and fervent collector of books. The gift, a collection of rare books — many dating back centuries — also comes with a $500,000 endowment to support the collection in perpetuity.
Winter weather information, policy for USM closing and delays
We encourage all members of the USM community to sign up for USM alerts to receive real-time information should USM be closed or delayed due to a winter weather event. Please also review USM's policy for Weather Delays and Cancellations (with links to the METRO bus service) with information on how closings/delays are decided, and what steps to take if they are made.
Replay: 'The USM Update,' December 2018
In the new episode of "The USM Update," the last of 2018, USM President Glenn Cummings thanks voters for their historic passage of Question 4 on the November ballot; speaks with two of the newest leading ladies in the university's renowned School of Music; discusses a new opportunity in aquaculture; and sends his greetings for a happy holiday season. We will return in February 2019!
Weekly Event Highlights
A few of this week's event highlights from USM's Portland, Gorham and Lewiston-Auburn campuses.
News Highlights
Join USM Corporate Partners and guest speakers for a sustainability panel discussion
USM's Nakroshis talks Westbrook's floating 'ice disk' on Maine Public
USM lessons helped alumni reach top of U.S. military
USM and Sodexo prepare $2 million renovation of Brooks Dining Hall
USM student-athletes make their academic mark
"Operatic Unicorn," USM music alumna Megan Marino shares her story in Classical Singer Magazine
USM Art Department and Galleries announce Spring 2019 exhibitions, lectures and events
Portland Press Herald features Susan Conley - author, USM faculty, and Telling Room founder
School of Social Work launches Master's degree as low-residency online program option
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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.
Office of Public Affairs
The Office of Public Affairs tells the University's story through strategic communications and digital, social and news media, and provides resources for the USM community and our media partners.
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Resources for media including media contacts, the USM Editorial Style Guide, fact sheets and University news and press releases.
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