Prophets of the Unicontext – a Talk with Agnes Callard
For most of human history, how people were expected to act depended on the situation — where they were, what role they occupied and … Read More
USM’s Osher Opera Theatre Named National Finalist for The American Prize in Directing
The University of Southern Maine’s Osher Opera Theatre has been named a national finalist for The American Prize in Directing, the Charles Nelson Reilly … Read More
USM Project Makes Rural Housing Insecurity Visible Through Photography
Housing insecurity in rural Maine can be difficult to see from the outside. A University of Southern Maine project put cameras in the hands … Read More
Professor Emerita, Donna Cassidy, Curates Sprinchorn Exhibition at Ogunquit Museum.
Art History Professor Emerita, Donna Cassidy has curated a major exhibition for the Ogunquit Museum of American Art devoted to an under recognized voice … Read More
USM Spring 2026 Dean’s List — 1,375 full-time students have earned the distinction this spring
To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, students must: Our Dean’s List students hail from across the state of Maine, the nation, and … Read More
In the Age of AI, Students Make the Case for Literary Publishing
Do print literary magazines matter in a world where most people read on digital devices? Are literary magazines finding it difficult to grow in … Read More
Professor Julien Murphy Publishes in Australian Journal of Environmental Education
Julien Murphy, Professor of Philosophy, has published in the Australian Journal of Environmental Education’s special edition, Beyond the Metacrisis: Educating for the Future World to Come, … Read More
Across Disciplines and Tides: The Blue Humanities Forum
Faculty, researchers, artists, and students from across the University of Maine System gathered in Portland on April 10, 2026, for the second annual Blue … Read More
New Exhibition Unites Eight Portland Nonprofits Around Grief, Art, and Community
When 12-year-old Erica from Greater Portland Family Promise saw her drawing framed and hanging on the gallery walls of the Crewe Center for the … Read More
Thinking Matters Symposium Highlights Student Research Across Disciplines
A total of 150 student researchers showcased work at the University of Southern Maine’sThinking Matters symposium on April 17 — the highest number of … Read More