Graduate Spotlight ’23: Bailey Hartill
posted in: Commencement, Leadership Studies, University news
A head injury altered her plans after high school, but it didn’t hold her back for long.
USM to celebrate 143rd Commencement on Saturday, May 6th
The University of Southern Maine will celebrate its 143rd Commencement on Saturday, May 6th with nearly 1,000 graduates scheduled to participate. The event, scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, will feature comments from University President Jacqueline Edmondson, student speaker Nadine Bravo, and featured speaker Neil Genzlinger ‘77, a New York Times journalist and USM alumnus.
Setting boundaries without stoking divisions
Dr. Bill Rankin talks about the role cartography can play in counteracting us vs. them thinking by recasting borders as a middle ground rather than dividing line between cultures.
USM researcher to look at Medicaid-funded doulas to help with maternal health disparities
Dr. Katherine Ahrens, Assistant Research Professor of Public Health in the Muskie School of Public Service, will serve as co-investigator on the major, $11 million research project.
‘Eurydice Rising’ finds triumph in Greek tragedy
An ancient Greek myth is reimagined for a modern audience by giving equal attention to Eurydice’s emotional journey as Orpheus’ more traditional heroics.
A banner day for LGBTQIA+ pride on campus
Two student members of the Queer Straight Alliance held the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag as it was raised over the Gorham Campus for the first time.
Author provides historical perspective on political fight over transgender rights
As research for the book “Female Husbands,” Dr. Jen Manion used newspaper articles and public records to show what life was like for transgender men in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Local, cross-system collaboration improves youth safety and wellbeing for over 100 youth across Maine communities
Regional Care Teams, a collaborative of the University of Southern Maine’s Catherine Cutler Institute, the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) and the Center for Youth Policy and Law at the University of Maine School of Law, released a report summarizing the progress of the its initiative over its second year of operation.
University of Southern Maine hires new Provost
posted in: Office of the Provost, Press releases, University news
Dr. Georita M. Frierson will serve as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs starting June 1.
Icelandic engineering contest rewards winners with a trip to Portland Campus
A delegation from Iceland renewed the partnership between Reykjavík University and the University of Southern Maine with a tour of the Portland engineering facilities.