USM Joins Nearly 1,400 Arctic Researchers and Leaders at UArctic Congress 2026
Five members of the University of Southern Maine community attended the UArctic Congress 2026 in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, from May 26 to 29, alongside … Read More
WMPG Documentary Wins New England Emmy Award
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A documentary about WMPG, the University of Southern Maine’s community radio station, has earned a New England Emmy Award, recognizing the filmmaker for his … Read More
USM Celebrates 3rd Annual Staff Senate Commendation Awards
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The University of Southern Maine honored six staff members at the third annual Staff Senate Commendation Awards on June 5, recognizing employees across three … Read More
USM’s CEPARE to Lead Maine’s First-Ever Citizens’ Assembly on Education
The Maine Citizens’ Assembly on Education Priorities will bring together 64 everyday Mainers from all 16 counties this month to develop shared recommendations for … Read More
Two USM Alumni Among 2026 Maine County Teachers of the Year
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Two University of Southern Maine graduates are among the 16 educators who were named 2026 Maine County Teachers of the Year. Katherine Race, a … Read More
Osher Map Library Brings Interactive Map Lab to Lewiston-Auburn Campus
The Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education celebrated its first full school year at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn Campus … Read More
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