University of Southern Maine Celebrates 146th Commencement
Nearly 7,000 graduates, loved ones, faculty, and staff packed Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday as the University of Southern Maine celebrated its 146th … Read More
USM Esports Wins NECC National Championship in Marvel Rivals
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The University of Southern Maine Esports program captured its first national championship on May 5, defeating Oklahoma City University in the final match of … Read More
TechConnect Links Student Researchers With Industry Across the University of Maine System
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The University of Southern Maine (USM) and the University of Maine joined forces on April 24 to host TechConnect, a first-of-its-kind showcase connecting student … Read More
Layering the Past: USM Geography Students Analyze Decades of Change Across Portland’s Landscape
A University of Southern Maine (USM) professor and his students brought Portland’s past and present into sharp focus at a May 1 public event, … Read More
Nearly 1,100 Graduates to Receive Degrees at USM Commencement
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The University of Southern Maine will hold its 146th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, with nearly 1,100 graduates registered to walk across the … Read More
Where Maine Teachers Are Made: USM Hosts Ceremony Celebrating Pay Increase for Educators
The University of Southern Maine took center stage on April 27 as Governor Janet Mills, state lawmakers, and education leaders visited the Gorham campus … Read More
Najmo Ahmed Selected as 2026 Student Commencement Speaker
Najmo Ahmed will deliver the student address at the University of Southern Maine’s 2026 Commencement celebration, graduating as a first-generation college student with a … Read More
USM Honors Veterans Who Once Called Exeter Street Home
When Paul Donahue visited the University of Southern Maine on a recent Thursday, he came to honor his father, 1st Lt. Louis A. Donahue … Read More
USM Earth Month Events Connect Classroom Learning with Campus Action
Throughout April, the University of Southern Maine celebrated Earth Month with a series of campus events for students, faculty, and community partners to explore … Read More
New Exhibition Unites Eight Portland Nonprofits Around Grief, Art, and Community
When 12-year-old Erica from Greater Portland Family Promise saw her drawing framed and hanging on the gallery walls of the Crewe Center for the … Read More