USM named a ‘Military Friendly’ public university
The University of Southern Maine has been recognized as a Military Friendly public university for its work to help student veterans succeed. A veterans-specific … Read More
Bonded in blue and gold, campus community stands with Ukraine
posted in: Office of Admissions, Sociology, University news
At the urging of flag-waving students, faculty, and staff outside of Glickman Library, passing cars honked their support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
When you gotta go, you gotta go…to see Urinetown
“Urinetown” mixes social commentary with potty humor in the first musical to hit the stage at USM in two years.
$1 million gift to USM supports needs of talented, underserved students from Maine
The University of Southern Maine (USM) Foundation announced a gift of $1,000,000 to support two critically important scholarship programs at the University: the Access … Read More
Map exhibition straddles the border between fantasy and reality
For anyone who’s ever dreamed of following Dorothy over the rainbow or flying to Never Never Land with Peter Pan, an exhibition at the Osher Map Library points the way.
When she had nowhere else to teach, Llewena Baker Hill taught by example
The legacy that Llewena Baker Hill left behind as a teacher far exceeds her short time in a classroom.
USM Alumna Receives Presidential Award for Teachers
Cindy Soule ’00 has received the nation’s highest honor for science and math teachers. Soule, who works for the Gerald E. Talbot School in … Read More
Duty calls when snow falls for grounds crew, custodial staff
posted in: All news, Facilities Management, University news
Extra layers of clothing and a steady supply of coffee help to fortify workers who are tasked with clearing snow from campus even as the storm rages around them.
Portland Campus construction reaches new heights with final panel placement
Accompanied by the sound of applause, a crane lifted the last structural cross-laminated timber panel into place near the top of the framework of the Career & Student Success Center.
Casting shadows across the job market
posted in: Career & Employment Hub, Office of Admissions, University news
Like a boxer who spars with a shadow to train for a fight, a new program is also using shadows as training to enter the job market.