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Mollie Cashwell speaks into a microphone during a panel discussion with NEA Chairman Mary Anne Carter, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, and Maine Arts Commission Chair Bob Keyes, seated left to right, at USM's Crewe Center for the Arts.
27 Aug 2026

USM Hosts NEA Chairman for Statewide Conversation on Creativity and Community

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On Aug. 26, the Maine Arts Commission (MAC) and University of Southern Maine (USM) welcomed National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Mary Anne Carter … Read More

Cast of Gianni Schicchi posed on stage during a run of the Opera.
21 Aug 2026

USM’s Osher Opera Theatre Named National Finalist for The American Prize in Directing

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The University of Southern Maine’s Osher Opera Theatre has been named a national finalist for The American Prize in Directing, the Charles Nelson Reilly … Read More

A bare room with a thin mattress on the floor, a blanket and pillow arranged on top, and daylight coming through the room's one window.
19 Aug 2026

USM Project Makes Rural Housing Insecurity Visible Through Photography

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Housing insecurity in rural Maine can be difficult to see from the outside. A University of Southern Maine project put cameras in the hands … Read More

Dean's List Spring 2026
14 Jul 2026

USM Spring 2026 Dean’s List — 1,375 full-time students have earned the distinction this spring

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To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, students must: Our Dean’s List students hail from across the state of Maine, the nation, and … Read More

Nicholas DeAngelis '26 and his fellow District 1 NATA members take home first place at the NATA Quiz Bowl.
10 Jul 2026

Recent USM graduate helps District 1 win national athletic training Quiz Bowl 

posted in: College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP), Department of Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences (EHSS), Office of Admissions, University Alumni, University news, USM Foundation |

Nicholas DeAngelis ‘26, who recently earned a Master of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Southern Maine, helped lead District 1 to … Read More

Attendees seated at round tables laugh and chat during the "Good People, Great Connections" networking event at USM's Alumni Reception Center, with championship plaques lining the walls behind them.
24 Jun 2026

USM Opens Its Doors to Gorham’s Business Community for First Campus-Hosted Networking Event

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On June 17, the University of Southern Maine welcomed Gorham’s business community to campus for the first time, hosting the Gorham Village Alliance’s “Good … Read More