‘Into the Woods’ allows fairy tale fan to release her inner witch
Sold-out shows deliver a storybook ending for “Into the Woods,” a joint production of the Theatre Department and the Osher School of Music.
Honors Study Abroad
posted in: Campus updates, Honors Program, Office of Admissions
We are super excited to share that after a 3-year hiatus the scholarship-supported Honors Iceland course is BACK! The travel dates are May 27th through … Read More
With good eats and catchy beats, WMPG gets the Mardi Gras party (re)started
For the first time in two years, the “saints came marching in” to the Abromson Center for a traditional Mardi Gras party, hosted by WMPG.
Speakers with ties to Iran spur discussion about protest movement
A Nursing student was so bothered by the treatment of protesters in Iran that he organized a panel discussion to make the campus community more aware of the situation.
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.