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Healthy Huskies
Detailed information regarding the re-opening of our university is available on a dedicated section of our website, Healthy Huskies, that is updated regularly. Find answers to frequently asked questions — from new and returning students to faculty and staff to community members — that cover all facets of our institution.
An engine of academic excellence
The U.S. News & World Report college rankings for 2021 are here! Out of 4,000 colleges and universities in the country — 1,500 in the northeast — the University of Southern Maine (USM) ranked as a top university for social mobility in the northern U.S. The strength of our undergraduate engineering program also earned recognition.
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!
President Cummings' "Stand Against Racism" statement
As a university, USM stands against racial injustices. We make a collective and individual call for accountability and justice. We bear witness to the precarity of black lives, both at the hands of individuals and at the hands of our systems and policies. We are angry, disgusted, and saddened. We stand in solidarity with everyone calling for an end to this legacy of racial violence. We remember that our ultimate calling is love.
Archiving signs of the times
History professor Libby Bischof is asking for help to crowd-source an online archive of COVID-19-related signage called “Signs of the Times: Documenting COVID-19 Signs in Southern Maine.” She wants to capture the pandemic as it unfolds so the archive can one day serve as a reminder for those who experienced it and as a slice of history for those who come later.
News Highlights
USM to observe 141st Commencement with virtual celebration
Profiles in Persistence: Jennifer Yazwinski ’21
Grace Muheto ’21 to give student address in 2021 Virtual Commencement
USM Extends $230,000 in Merit Scholarships at 75th Annual Maine State Science Fair
USM researcher working to understand gender and race difference among COVID-19 deaths
USM launches fully online Master's in Literacy Education degree program
USM School of Nursing student gives President Cummings his best shot
Teams Announced for Inaugural USM Cubesat Design Competition
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Monthly Newsletter: USM Spotlight
Every month, we share stories about our 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.
News Media Resources
Resources for media including media contacts, the USM Editorial Style Guide, fact sheets and University news and press releases.
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