Piano Student at Osher School of Music Wins Statewide Competition
Josie DiPhilippo, graduate student of Laura Kargul in piano performance, won the Hanna Powell Memorial Piano Competition held at the Sanford Performing Arts Center … Read More
Student ‘Cybersecurity Ambassadors’ spreading online safety message with growing podcast
Since the podcast debuted in October, the students have managed detailed, full-length interviews with several people including John Forker, the chief information security officer at University of Maine System, Rob Simopoulos, the cofounder of Portland-based cybersecurity company Defendify, and U.S. Senator Angus King of Maine.
Retired Professor Gifts USM $300,000 to Create Visiting Philosophers Series
Recently retired Philosophy Professor Robert Louden has given the University a parting gift: $300,000 to fund the annual Louden Family Lecture Series. Louden, who … Read More
Award-winning Actor and USM alum Tony Shalhoub ’77 Named Honorary Chair of the Center for the Arts Campaign
The University of Southern Maine (USM) Foundation announced that actor and USM alum Tony Shalhoub ’77, has been named honorary chair of the USM Center for the Arts campaign.
University of Southern Maine’s Promise Scholarship Builds New Partnership with the Rural Futures Fund’s Aspirations Incubator
A new scholarship resulting from a partnership between the Promise Scholarship program and the Aspirations Incubator will cover 100% of eligible students’ financial needs regarding tuition, fees, and on-campus living expenses.
‘Woman, Life, Freedom’: Professor stands in solidarity with Iranian protesters
posted in: Department of Engineering, Office of Admissions, University news
The current wave of protests in Iran and the harsh treatment of protesters hit close to home for Mechanical Engineering professor and native Iranian, Dr. Mehrdaad Ghorashi.
OT faculty member earns major honor
posted in: Occupational Therapy, Office of Admissions, University news
Dr. Susan Noyes, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, specializes in mental health, a rarity in occupational therapy circles.
Nursing graduates draw strength from family bonds
posted in: Graduate Studies, Office of Admissions, School of Nursing, University news
Of the 58 degrees handed out by the School of Nursing at its December 2022 convocation ceremony, 39 were bachelor’s degrees and 19 were master’s degrees.
Two Stonecoast faculty members earn spots on NYT book list
“Hokuloa Road” by Elizabeth Hand and “Night of the Living Rez” by Morgan Talty made the New York Times list of 100 Notable Books for 2022.
Good teammates are crucial in the game plan for recovery
In her book “Recovery Allies,” Alison Jones Webb provides the blueprint to build a support system for people who need help to overcome substance abuse disorder.