Stonecoast’s Elizabeth Hand takes on Hill House in new novel
Hand is the first writer authorized to continue the world of Shirley Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House.”
A tale of two teams with championship dreams
posted in: Department of Athletics, Office of Admissions, University news
Within hours of each other, both the field hockey and women’s soccer teams proved their championship bona fides.
Portland vigil comforts campus community in wake of tragedy
posted in: Office of Admissions, Office of the President, University news
“Over the past few days we learned that we lost friends and family directly connected to our university,” President Jacqueline Edmondson said. “Our community mourns with everyone who is impacted. And I wish to personally extend my sincere condolences to all of you.”
Theater season begins with a bear hug for Shakespeare lovers
Shakespeare’s famous stage direction “Exit, pursued by a bear” gets a fresh interpretation in a new production of “The Winter’s Tale.”
Students, faculty find real-world success in NEOC partnership
Since the University of Southern Maine started partnering with the New England Ocean Cluster in 2015, University students and faculty have helped get startups off the ground, helped create environmentally conscious products, formed international collaborations, and worked on projects that could have local, national, or world-wide significance.
Kentucky poet connects to Mainers through common language of rural life
Themes of history, community, and family feature prominently in the writing of the 22nd O’Brien Poetry Event Honoree, Maurice Manning.
USM report finds decline in criminal cases referred to Maine courts
The Prosecutorial Data in Maine report was funded by State Justice Statistics Program, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Department of Justice (DOJ).
Wise Learning Center reflects namesake’s twin commitments to academics and athletics
The room that bears Bill Wise’s name is a place where student-athletes can log the required study hours to be eligible for practice and competition.
USM alum Joshua Chard named Maine Teacher of the Year
As the 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year, he will spend the next year advocating for students and teachers, as well as speaking to the importance of education in preparing Maine students for the future.
Zombie Run puts the ‘gore’ in Gorham
Kids who showed up to a local walking path looking for a good scare got their wish from zombified student-athletes.