USM’s CEPARE to Lead Maine’s First-Ever Citizens’ Assembly on Education
The Maine Citizens’ Assembly on Education Priorities will bring together 64 everyday Mainers from all 16 counties this month to develop shared recommendations for … Read More
Two USM Alumni Among 2026 Maine County Teachers of the Year
Two University of Southern Maine graduates are among the 16 educators who were named 2026 Maine County Teachers of the Year. Katherine Race, a … Read More
Osher Map Library Brings Interactive Map Lab to Lewiston-Auburn Campus
The Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education celebrated its first full school year at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn Campus … Read More
University of Southern Maine Celebrates 146th Commencement
Nearly 7,000 graduates, loved ones, faculty, and staff packed Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday as the University of Southern Maine celebrated its 146th … Read More
USM Esports Wins NECC National Championship in Marvel Rivals
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The University of Southern Maine Esports program captured its first national championship on May 5, defeating Oklahoma City University in the final match of … Read More
TechConnect Links Student Researchers With Industry Across the University of Maine System
The University of Southern Maine (USM) and the University of Maine joined forces on April 24 to host TechConnect, a first-of-its-kind showcase connecting student … Read More
Layering the Past: USM Geography Students Analyze Decades of Change Across Portland’s Landscape
A University of Southern Maine (USM) professor and his students brought Portland’s past and present into sharp focus at a May 1 public event, … Read More
Nearly 1,100 Graduates to Receive Degrees at USM Commencement
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The University of Southern Maine will hold its 146th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, with nearly 1,100 graduates registered to walk across the … Read More
Where Maine Teachers Are Made: USM Hosts Ceremony Celebrating Pay Increase for Educators
The University of Southern Maine took center stage on April 27 as Governor Janet Mills, state lawmakers, and education leaders visited the Gorham campus … Read More
Najmo Ahmed Selected as 2026 Student Commencement Speaker
Najmo Ahmed will deliver the student address at the University of Southern Maine’s 2026 Commencement celebration, graduating as a first-generation college student with a … Read More