University of Southern Maine Celebrates 146th Commencement
Nearly 7,000 graduates, loved ones, faculty, and staff packed Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday as the University of Southern Maine celebrated its 146th … Read More
Nearly 1,100 Graduates to Receive Degrees at USM Commencement
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The University of Southern Maine will hold its 146th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, with nearly 1,100 graduates registered to walk across the … Read More
Najmo Ahmed Selected as 2026 Student Commencement Speaker
Najmo Ahmed will deliver the student address at the University of Southern Maine’s 2026 Commencement celebration, graduating as a first-generation college student with a … Read More
USM Names Henry A. Giroux Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
The University of Southern Maine will award an honorary doctorate to Henry A. Giroux, an internationally recognized education scholar and distinguished alumnus, who will … Read More
USM honors the next generation of nurses at December pinning & hooding ceremony
One by one, 41 University of Southern Maine nursing graduates stepped onto the stage in Hannaford Lecture Hall on Friday, Dec. 19, each accompanied … Read More
USM celebrates its 145th commencement with more 1,100 graduates
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More than 1,100 students crossed the stage to become graduates, following speakers’ advice to keep learning, work hard, and lead a meaningful work life.
Pres. Jacqueline Edmondson honors graduates’ unwavering hope at USM Commencement
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Higher education is essential to a healthy democracy. It’s where we prepare global citizens — not just for careers, but for life.
Class of ’25: Emma Brearley found her voice at WMPG
Brearley, 22, will graduate from the University of Southern Maine on Saturday, May 10, with a dual major in both Communications and Tourism and Hospitality. The milestone signals not only a major change in her education, but also a change in her life at the university radio station.
Class of ’25: Joie Paciulli trades campus life for the Caribbean
The 2025 Commencement ceremony will be the first time that Joie Paciulli has ever been in the same room with her classmates.
Class of ’25: Kyle Penton takes his goals seriously on and off the ice
A career coaching hockey is the long-term goal, but first, Kyle Penton wants to see how far he can go as a player.