USM Honors Veterans Who Once Called Exeter Street Home
When Paul Donahue visited the University of Southern Maine on a recent Thursday, he came to honor his father, 1st Lt. Louis A. Donahue … 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
A Decade of Opportunity: USM’s Career Exploration Internship Program Marks its 10th Year
Ten years ago, 23 University of Southern Maine students took a chance on a new program, hoping it would help them kickstart their careers. … 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
University of Southern Maine Announces Partnership with Hearts of Pine
The University of Southern Maine (USM) and Hearts of Pine announced today a new partnership naming USM the professional soccer club’s exclusive education partner. … Read More
Joseph Jackson ’16G named a Mainebiz 2026 Business Leader of the Year
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Q & A with Joseph Jackson Joseph pursued higher education while serving 19 years in Maine’s prison system. Following his release, he earned his … Read More
From Portland, Maine to Montana: USM Students to Map Climate Refuges Across Country in Summer Roadshow
This summer, a group of students and alumni from the University of Southern Maine will embark on a 2,000–mile journey from the stone coast … Read More
Two Majors, One Degree: USM Launches Polymath Pathways Designed for Intellectual Breadth
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The University of Southern Maine has launched Polymath Pathways, a new multidisciplinary undergraduate program that allows students to earn two fully developed majors within … Read More
USM’s Crewe Center for the Arts Earns LEED Gold Certification
The University of Southern Maine’s Crewe Center for the Arts received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green … Read More
USM Foundation Announces $5 Million Gift to Promise Scholarship “10 for 10” Campaign
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PORTLAND, Maine — March 25, 2026 — The University of Southern Maine Foundation today announced a transformational $5 million anonymous trust commitment to the … Read More