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Graduates in black caps and gowns face the stage at Cross Insurance Arena during USM's 146th Commencement ceremony, with the University seal, American flag, and Maine state flag displayed above the stage party.
12 May 2026

University of Southern Maine Celebrates 146th Commencement

posted in: Commencement, Office of the President, Office of the Provost, University Alumni, University news, USM Foundation |

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

Attendee of mapping event pointing at a mark of interest on a map of Portland, Maine.
7 May 2026

Layering the Past: USM Geography Students Analyze Decades of Change Across Portland’s Landscape

posted in: Geography-Anthropology, Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education, University news |

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

Janet Mills Address at CTI
29 Apr 2026

Where Maine Teachers Are Made: USM Hosts Ceremony Celebrating Pay Increase for Educators

posted in: Center for Teaching and Innovation, Department of History, Graduate Studies, Office of Educator Preparation, University news |

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, USM's 2026 student commencement speaker, smiles in front of a wall of bookshelves.
29 Apr 2026

Najmo Ahmed Selected as 2026 Student Commencement Speaker

posted in: Commencement, Muskie School of Public Service, TRIO College Programs, University news, USM Foundation |

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