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
Q & A with Elizabeth McLellan ’86G
posted in: University Alumni, USM Foundation
Elizabeth McLellan ’86G, RN, MSN, MPH – Founder of Partners for World Health What brought you to USM? Initially, I went to nursing school … Read More
USM Celebrates Grand Opening of Crewe Center for the Arts in Portland
The University of Southern Maine officially opened the Crewe Center for the Arts, a 40,000-square-foot facility that transforms how students learn, and how the … Read More
The Power of Place
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Michael J. Marocco ’81 has built a distinguished career in finance—but it’s his passion for the arts that shaped a remarkable gift to USM. … Read More
The Power of a Name
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Last summer, Chip ’90 and Laura ’87 Foye were so impressed with the continued success of the Promise Scholars program, they decided to put … Read More
The Power of Partnership
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Rick ’77 and Phyllis ’76 Vail have been close to USM since their undergraduate days. Phyllis, a retired teacher, and Rick, the former President … Read More
The Power of Pathways
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Even before the McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Success opened its doors, our community partners believed in what it would mean for USM … Read More
The Power of Legacy
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When Rob and Margie Hillman learned that Rob’s aunt, Kathleen “Kaye” Flanagan ’73, had left a significant portion of her estate to their discretion, … Read More
The Power of Enduring Excellence
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Endowed chairs are among the most powerful investments in a university’s future—ensuring that students learn from top-tier faculty and that academic programs remain responsive … Read More