New alma mater unites Huskies in song
The first public performance of the alma mater is scheduled to take place at USM’s 145th Commencement on May 10 in Portland.
Class of ’25: Maddie Weston found ‘missing piece’ with a second major
Three years after her arrival on campus from her hometown of Bradley, Weston, now 21, is graduating with majors in both Political Science and Economics. And she plans to attend law school in the fall.
Class of ’25: Belviga Mpolo’s journey starts with determination, ends with a degree
On Saturday, May 10, she’ll graduate from the University of Southern Maine with a bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences, a GPA that hovers between 3.8 and 4.0, and plans to start her master’s degree in Social Work.
USM goes batty for ‘Die Fledermaus’
The cast was serious about the music in ‘Die Fledermaus’ while also leaving room in their performances for comic improvisation.
Shouldering heavy loads to ease heavy hearts
Engraved stones representing military members who died while on active duty will be exhibited on campus for two months.
Musical adaptation of ‘Little Women’ is not your average Jo of a show
The relationship between aspiring writer Jo March and her sisters is the emotional crux of both the play and the book upon which it was based.
Terrance Hayes draws a full house to match the emotional fullness of his poetry
Terrance Hayes is the author of several poetry collections including “Lighthead,” which won the 2010 National Book Award.
Giving credit where credit is overdue to Frances Perkins
Now that Frances Perkins’ home is a national monument, the people who made it happen spoke to the campus community about their ongoing efforts to build awareness of Perkins’ legacy.
With paint, maps, and newsprint, visiting artist takes a multi-layered look at cultural identity
In his speech at the annual DiMatteo Lecture, Billy Gérard Frank explained the artistic process behind his “Indigo: Entanglements” series.
On-stage perch for patrons makes ‘The Birds’ an immersive experience
Both the play and the famous Hitchcock movie draw from a common source, but each adaptation takes the story in a very different direction.