Student advice: choose meaningful experiences
Food has long been considered, among many things, a mechanism of creative expression designed to bring people together. Graduate student AJ Courtney ’23 is passionate about … Read More
USM’s AGILE MyInbox – Writing Support (Week 8)
posted in: Campus updates, Learning Commons
What is USM’s AGILE My Inbox? AGILE My Inbox is a weekly newsletter brought to you by the USM’s Learning Support team. Every learner can become more AGILE, which … Read More
USM’s AGILE MyInbox – Learning from Feedback (Week 7)
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What is USM’s AGILE My Inbox? AGILE My Inbox is a weekly newsletter brought to you by the USM’s Learning Support team. Every learner can become more AGILE, which … Read More
Pollinator Garden Attracts Attention
posted in: Campus updates, Office of Admissions, Sustainability
The new pollinator garden on the Portland campus is attracting attention from visitors passing by, as well as from classes.
Founding Faculty Member, Russell Kivatisky, Announces Retirement
Russell Kivatisky, who founded the Communication Department has retired after 48 years of service to the University of Southern Maine. After receiving his Ph.D. … Read More
Media Studies Alum Highlighted on CBS News
Communication and Media Studies Alum, Lauren Kennedy, was featured on CBS News for her organization, The Tilly Project. The non-profit seeks to help pet owners … Read More
USM Announces Naming of the McGoldrick Center
President Jackie Edmondson announced the naming of the new McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, honoring longtime USM benefactors Richard (Dick) and Carolyn McGoldrick.
New Podcast Series Highlights Tribal Child Welfare Programs
posted in: Campus updates, Catherine Cutler Institute
Jackie Crow Shoe, enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and Policy Associate at the University of Southern Maine’s Catherine Cutler Institute, connects with child welfare experts across Indian Country to address the importance of building tribal child welfare programs that are reflective of their community values and culture – reclaiming the narrative from a dominant system to one that reflects Indigenous worldviews and emphasizes responsibilities to children – in the new podcast series “Reclaiming the Child Welfare Narrative” from the Capacity Building Center for Tribes.
Study.com ranks USM at #34 on list of Best Degrees in Criminology
posted in: Campus updates, Department of Criminology
Study.com has published its 2022 rankings, and University of Southern Maine has been ranked #34 on the list Best Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminology! Study.com is a … Read More
Bikeshare Launches at the University
The University of Southern Maine, in collaboration with the City of Portland, launched its first bikeshare program. The University helped the City write an … Read More