USM launches historic $46 million fundraising campaign
In its third and final year, the Great University Campaign prioritizes scholarships, programs of excellence, and major capital projects in USM’s largest campaign ever.
Gem of a jump earns Drummey pole vault championship ring
posted in: Department of Athletics, Office of Admissions, University news
In front of a crowd of cheering Husky fans, Ben Drummey receives the ring that he earned by winning a national championship in pole vaulting.
All pumped up for new gym equipment
New equipment at the fitness centers on all three campuses has advanced the technology available to members by more than 20 years.
Oakhurst Dairy’s gift to USM addresses food security and student success
Oakhurst’s $250,000 gift combines an in-kind contribution to USM’s campus food pantry and support for a new Career & Student Success Center on the Portland Campus.
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
USM, partners kick off community reading project
The NEA Big Read: Portland, ME will focus on “Infinite Country” by Patricia Engel.
USM’s center awarded $340k to help sustainability in Maine beverage businesses
A University of Southern Maine office has received $350,000 to boost its work to support sustainability among Maine’s craft beverage manufacturers. The money will … Read More
Nursing student upholds John Lewis’ legacy of community action
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows presented Marwo Sougue with the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award in recognition of her many efforts to strengthen her community.
Carpool Spaces Open
This academic year, the University began offering preferred carpool parking spaces in prime locations for students, staff or faculty sharing a vehicle.
‘Kiwibots’ delivering meals on the Portland and Gorham campuses
posted in: Office of Admissions, University news
Fifteen of the semi-autonomous robots are in service at USM, ten in Gorham and five in Portland, to deliver meals to people too busy to walk to an on-campus dining hall or snack shop for their food.