University of Southern Maine celebrates 144th Commencement
The University’s biggest day drew several thousand family and friends, speeches by notables including sportscaster Tom Caron and proud school leaders.
Three generations of one Maine family will graduate Saturday
When Tanner Meserve walks across the stage to receive his bachelor’s degree on May 4, he’ll have some familiar company. His mother, Melissa Meserve, … Read More
USM celebrates 143rd Commencement with alumnus and New York Times writer Neil Genzlinger ’77
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The University of Southern Maine celebrated its 143rd Commencement on Saturday, May 6th with nearly 1,000 graduates crossing the Cross Insurance Arena stage.
Graduate Spotlight ’23: Sophia Slovenski
A national championship in javelin and a school record in pole vault are among Sophia Slovenski’s many athletic accomplishments as her time at USM comes to a close.
Graduate Spotlight ’23: Bailey Hartill
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A head injury altered her plans after high school, but it didn’t hold her back for long.
USM to celebrate 143rd Commencement on Saturday, May 6th
The University of Southern Maine will celebrate its 143rd Commencement on Saturday, May 6th with nearly 1,000 graduates scheduled to participate. The event, scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, will feature comments from University President Jacqueline Edmondson, student speaker Nadine Bravo, and featured speaker Neil Genzlinger ‘77, a New York Times journalist and USM alumnus.
USM celebrates 142nd Commencement with return to in-person celebration
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The University of Southern Maine celebrated its 142nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday with more than 900 graduate and undergraduate students marching across the Cross … Read More
Graduate Spotlight ’22: Samantha Donley
Social Work classes were a full-body workout for Samantha Donley as she typed notes with her hands while rocking her infant son to sleep with her foot.
Graduate Spotlight ’22: Jackie Luckhardt
Neither an ACL tear nor the COVID-19 pandemic could stop Jackie Luckhardt from compiling some of the most impressive statistics in the history of the Women’s Basketball program.
Graduate Spotlight ’22: Prudent Ndihokubwayo
Prudent Ndihokubwayo pulled double-duty to earn his English degree, working five days a week for USM Custodial Services while attending classes on his time off.