‘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: 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.
USM researchers find emerging adults, 18 to 24, are overrepresented in Maine’s criminal justice system
A new report from the Catherine E. Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine shows 1 in 10 young adults ages 18 to 24 in Maine have had some level of contact with the Maine Department of Corrections.
‘Into the Woods’ allows fairy tale fan to release her inner witch
Sold-out shows deliver a storybook ending for “Into the Woods,” a joint production of the Theatre Department and the Osher School of Music.
A peek into the President’s playlist
posted in: Office of the President, University news
President Jacqueline Edmondson accepts an invitation from WMPG to play five songs with special meaning in her life.
For outdoor sports in early spring, there’s no playing without first plowing
posted in: Department of Athletics, Facilities Management, University news
A plow driver can spend a full eight-hour shift clearing a snowfall of five to eight inches off Hannaford Field.