A new view of the cosmos: USM’s Southworth Planetarium gets first major upgrade in over a decade
“Imagine being at home and you just replaced your old cathode ray tube television with an 8K digital screen,” said Tom Bickford, director of … Read More
Philanthropy opens new artistic chapters for the Osher Map Library
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Visitors to USM’s Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education (OML) are often struck by the storytelling power of maps. As one … Read More
Alumna Heather Perry ‘20 Named National Finalist for Superintendent of the Year
University of Southern Maine alumna Heather Perry has been named one of four national finalists for the AASA National Superintendent of the Year Award, … Read More
Amanda Savage ’07 is the first Mainer elected to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Board of Directors
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Q & A with Amanda Savage ’07, DNP, M.Ed., RN What brought you to USM? I came to USM because it offered exactly what … Read More
Lifted by Community, Inspired by Opportunity: How Music Talent Scholarship shapes the journey of two young musicians at USM’s Osher School of Music
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Each year, the Osher School of Music hosts its annual Scholarship Gala, an evening that brings together community members, alums, and supporters to recognize … Read More
From Midcoast Maine to the Big Screen: USM Alum Clint Elliott Brings 20-Year Story to Life
This Thanksgiving weekend, Clint Elliott ’97 will mark a major milestone: the release of his first feature film on the big-screen. His screenplay, Stone … Read More
President Edmondson Dedicates Crewe Center Practice Room in Honor of Longtime Mentor
University of Southern Maine President Jacqueline Edmondson was 17-years-old when she auditioned for the Piano Performance Program at Penn State. She felt the weight of … Read More
A year made possible by you
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The USM Foundation’s 2025 fiscal year was a period of building bridges—between the success of the Great University Campaign and the next exciting chapter … Read More
October 2025 Impact Newsletter
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News from the Foundation Our newsletter is a great way to stay up-to-date on the big stories, events, and happenings of interest to our … Read More
Alumna Heather Perry ’20 Named Maine’s Superintendent of the Year
The Maine School Superintendents Association named USM alumna Heather Perry Maine’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year, in recognition of her commitment to expand student … Read More