From Maine Novels to Netflix: Ron Currie on Writing, Teaching, and What Comes Next
Ron Currie Jr. has had a busy summer: His sixth book was published in July, and he spent much of the season developing one … Read More
USM Alum’s Composition Featured in Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Season-Opening Concert
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On Sept. 27, University of Southern Maine alumnus Travis Ramsey ’03 will witness his own music brought to life by a 70-piece orchestra and … Read More
Longtime USM Athletic Director, Olympic Sailor to be Inducted into Maine Sports Hall of Fame
Former University of Southern Maine Athletic Director Al Bean and Olympic sailor David Hughes ’99 will be inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of … Read More
USM Study Finds Portland’s Minor League Sports Teams Generate More Than $110 Million in Annual Economic Activity
University of Southern Maine researchers released the first analysis of the combined economic impact of Portland’s four minor league sports teams, finding that the … Read More
USM’s 9/11 Memorial Ruck Gathers Campus Community for 25th Anniversary
On Sept. 11, the University of Southern Maine’s (USM) Military-Affiliated Student Hub (MASH), in partnership with USM’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), hosted … Read More
USM’s Forum on American Democracy Returns with Keynote on Free Expression
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As political and civic debate continues to raise questions about the boundaries of free expression on college campuses and throughout American society, the University … Read More
USM, Hearts of Pine Kick Off Partnership With New Opportunities for Students
The 2026-27 academic year at the University of Southern Maine (USM) begins with the official kickoff of its partnership with Hearts of Pine, giving … Read More
University of Southern Maine Launches Academic Year With Two New Colleges
As students begin classes today, the University of Southern Maine (USM) is launching the new academic year with two new colleges: the College of … Read More
USM Hosts NEA Chairman for Statewide Conversation on Creativity and Community
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
USM’s Osher Opera Theatre Named National Finalist for The American Prize in Directing
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