USM ranks among most affordable online schools in the nation
A just-released report on affordable online schools has named the University of Southern Maine as its Number 33 school in the nation. The organization … Read More
USM ranks in top 100 nationwide for Adult Learners
University of Southern Maine has been named a top four-year school in the US for adult learners by the Washington Monthly. The magazine’s ranking, … Read More
Safiya Khalid ’18 draws worldwide media by defeating Internet trolls and winning her election
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A worldwide audience is listening to University of Southern Maine alumna Safiya Khalid’s story of perseverance. On Nov. 5, the 2018 USM graduate earned … Read More
USM announces progress on Institutional Goal 10: equity and justice
The University of Southern Maine (USM) has begun implementing its newly-announced 10th goal on equity and justice, as outlined by University President Glenn Cummings … Read More
President Cummings announces $1 million gift at Fall 2019 Opening Breakfast
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University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings announced a new $1 million gift and discussed the university’s commitment to inclusion, equity and justice at … Read More
USM makes SAT or ACT tests optional for applicants in most academic programs
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The University of Southern Maine is making SAT or ACT tests an optional part of the application process for most undergraduate degrees. The change … Read More
USM Student Sabrina Freeman: College Aspirations Made Reality
After gaining the confidence to attend college, Sabrina Freeman still needed the money to cover her costs. The Promise Scholarship helped her overcome the financial challenges.
USM Lessons Helped Alumni Reach Top of U.S. Military
Vice Admiral Michael Dumont and Rear Admiral Margaret Deluca Klein are two examples of the many USM graduates who went on to successful careers in military leadership.
Another reason Maine is a great place to live: it’s safe
Students can sleep soundly knowing they’re attending school in one of the safest places in the United States. Maine is the safest state in … Read More
Maine Chamber & Educate Maine say University investment critical to meeting state workforce needs
The state’s leading business advocacy organization is endorsing Question 4 on the November ballot, saying the $49 million investment in the University of Maine … Read More