USM Alumna Receives Presidential Award for Teachers
Cindy Soule ’00 has received the nation’s highest honor for science and math teachers. Soule, who works for the Gerald E. Talbot School in … Read More
Duty calls when snow falls for grounds crew, custodial staff
posted in: All news, Facilities Management, University news
Extra layers of clothing and a steady supply of coffee help to fortify workers who are tasked with clearing snow from campus even as the storm rages around them.
Portland Campus construction reaches new heights with final panel placement
Accompanied by the sound of applause, a crane lifted the last structural cross-laminated timber panel into place near the top of the framework of the Career & Student Success Center.
Casting shadows across the job market
posted in: Career & Employment Hub, Office of Admissions, University news
Like a boxer who spars with a shadow to train for a fight, a new program is also using shadows as training to enter the job market.
Drivers get their bearings in reconfigured parking garage
A new traffic pattern at the parking garage in Portland is designed to create space for construction of a second garage.
There’s no place like dorm for the holidays
When the winter sports season cuts into family time, student-athletes rely on each other for fun and support during the break between semesters.
Nursing Convocation celebrates heroes in the fight against COVID-19
posted in: Graduate Studies, Office of Admissions, School of Nursing, University news
The first Nursing Convocation since 2019 gave graduates a chance to celebrate a win against COVID-19 in the classroom before carrying on the fight in their careers.
Destress Fest punctures the pressure of final exams
A week-long roster of fun and relaxing activities gave students an outlet for all the pressure that builds up at the end of the semester.
Menorah lights the way for reenergized campus Jewish community
A Hanukkah party brought students from four colleges together on USM’s Portland campus to celebrate their common Jewish heritage.
Another year of COVID-19 puts Thanksgiving priorities into focus
posted in: All news, Dean of Students, University news
A return to in-person classes was one of the things for which students were feeling most thankful in their second Thanksgiving under the COVID-19 pandemic.