The University of Southern Maine’s commencement ceremony is the culminating event on the academic calendar, giving the opportunity for individual recognition to every graduating student who wishes to participate. In all, about 1,600 students will be eligible to participate.
Three years after her arrival on campus from her hometown of Bradley, Weston, now 21, is graduating with majors in both Political Science and Economics. And she plans to attend law school in the fall.
On Saturday, May 10, she’ll graduate from the University of Southern Maine with a bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences, a GPA that hovers between 3.8 and 4.0, and plans to start her master’s degree in Social Work.
The cast was serious about the music in ‘Die Fledermaus’ while also leaving room in their performances for comic improvisation.
More than 1,800 schools participated in the latest survey to determine designations with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard.
Engraved stones representing military members who died while on active duty will be exhibited on campus for two months.
The relationship between aspiring writer Jo March and her sisters is the emotional crux of both the play and the book upon which it was based.
Terrance Hayes is the author of several poetry collections including “Lighthead,” which won the 2010 National Book Award.
The University Way Ext. has been renamed Albert Bean Jr. Drive in honor of retired Athletic Director Al Bean. A previously unnamed road in front of the Public Safety building has been named Ronald Saindon Drive in honor of Ron Saindon, who retired from USM in 2021 after nearly 30 years with USM Public Safety.
Now that Frances Perkins’ home is a national monument, the people who made it happen spoke to the campus community about their ongoing efforts to build awareness of Perkins’ legacy.