USM Celebrates Grand Opening of Crewe Center for the Arts in Portland
The University of Southern Maine officially opened the Crewe Center for the Arts, a 40,000-square-foot facility that transforms how students learn, and how the … Read More
Celebrating our Spring 2025 Dean’s List students
The University of Southern Maine would like to congratulate the remarkable number of students named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List — 1,485 full-time … Read More
2025 USM Summer Book List
posted in: Libraries, Office of Admissions, University news
Even when classes let out for the summer, the reading never stops for USM faculty and staff.
USM Dedicates Dr. Richard L. Pattenaude Reception Room in honor of former President’s transformative leadership
posted in: Office of the President, Press releases, University news, USM Foundation
Pattenaude served as USM’s eighth president from 1991 to 2007, the University’s longest-serving leader since 1960.
MeMUNC makes a case for cooperation in a polarized world
Organized by USM’s Department of Political Science, the 2025 session of the Maine Model United Nations Conference drew 435 students from 26 high schools.
Broadreach Public Relations Supports USM’s Access to Education Scholarship with a $25,000 Gift
posted in: Career & Employment Hub, University news, USM Foundation
The Access to Education Scholarship provides critical financial support to undergraduate students who face financial, social, or systemic barriers to attending college.
Exhibition interrogates the shortcomings of World’s Fairs’ worldviews
Students in Dr. David Lowry’s Anthropology class curated the exhibition “A World On Display” at the Osher Map Library.
USM celebrates its 145th commencement with more 1,100 graduates
posted in: Commencement, Office of the President, University news, USM Foundation
More than 1,100 students crossed the stage to become graduates, following speakers’ advice to keep learning, work hard, and lead a meaningful work life.
Pres. Jacqueline Edmondson honors graduates’ unwavering hope at USM Commencement
posted in: Commencement, Office of the President, University news
Higher education is essential to a healthy democracy. It’s where we prepare global citizens — not just for careers, but for life.
Class of ’25: Emma Brearley found her voice at WMPG
Brearley, 22, will graduate from the University of Southern Maine on Saturday, May 10, with a dual major in both Communications and Tourism and Hospitality. The milestone signals not only a major change in her education, but also a change in her life at the university radio station.