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USM launches new Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree
The University of Southern Maine School of Nursing is addressing Maine's critical healthcare provider shortage by offering a new Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree, training students to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to adults and older adults with acute, complex and critical illnesses. Applications for Spring 2019 are being accepted now through Oct. 1.
Author Mark Crowley to share success at USM Leadership Summit on Aug. 28
A message of compassionate management — illustrated by “Lead from the Heart” author Mark C. Crowley — will be given in a keynote address by the best-selling author at the University of Southern Maine’s Leadership Summit later this month.
Veterans Upward Bound program at USM featured on "207"
News Center Maine's popular show "207" recently featured the Veterans Upward Bound program located at University of Southern Maine. The only such program in Maine, VUB provides veterans with the training and assistance to transition from the military toward obtaining a college degree.
Current, former USM musicians lead pit band at Maine State Music Theatre
Six of 10 musicians in the pit band for Maine State Music Theatre's July production of the Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast" were current or former USM students, playing alongside musicians from some of the nation’s most-acclaimed music and theater schools.
USM launches bike patrols on Portland and Gorham campuses
University of Southern Maine Public Safety officers have begun appearing on the Portland and Gorham campuses astride mountain bicycles, part of a new effort aimed at encouraging friendly interaction with students.
USM announces Spring 2018 Dean's List
Congratulations to the nearly 1,200 undergraduate students from across the globe who have been named to the Spring 2018 semester Dean's List.
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USM alumnae, professor lead effort to eradicate invasive green crabs
Meet Jeremy Qualls, USM’s new dean of the College of Science, Technology and Health
USM's Kiersten Curtis awarded scholarship and concert honoring Maine diva Lillian Nordica
A trailblazer, Shaelan Donovan '18 navigates her own path
USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College opens doors and builds community, Interim Dean Brian Toy says
Wallace and Paquette promoted to new USM leadership roles
MSW graduates published in peer-reviewed journal
USM receives $1 million gift to launch new Center for the Arts project
USM announces new Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree
Best-selling author Mark Crowley to share personal story at USM Leadership Summit on Aug. 28
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