FEATURED VIDEO: Applications welcome for new Portland Commons residence hall
FEATURED STORY: Nearly 1,000 graduates receive degrees at 2023 Commencement
FEATURED STUDENT: Graham Griffith
RESHAPING CAMPUS: Tony Shalhoub joins Arts Center fundraising campaign
INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT: Raising the Pride flag where it’s never flown before
HUSKY PRIDE: Degifico’s number is retired in a first for USM Athletics
ARTIST’S NOTEBOOK: Exhibition of hair art brushes up against issues of race, gender
Huskies making headlines
Media outlets are turning out new stories all the time about the extraordinary work of USM’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The news coverage runs the gamut from local newspapers to national television and more. We’ve collected the stories into a single list for easy viewing.
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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.
Writer’s guide to campus
Every college campus has its own language of abbreviations and acronyms. Some of the terminology regarding degrees and titles is common throughout higher education. But certain examples are unique to USM. From LAC to QC2, this guide helps you make sense of it all by setting a standard format for official campus communications.
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The journalistic ideals of truth, fairness, and accuracy are also the guiding principles of the Office of Public Affairs. Every story that we present is important to us. We welcome your ideas and feedback to make our coverage of the University of Southern Maine even better.