Homecoming concert builds a musical bridge between students past and present
About 150 guests settled into the grass in front of Corthell Hall to hear the Osher Wind Ensemble play a selection of nostalgic favorites.
A moment of pure magic leads to inspired philantropy
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The Great University Campaign Launch Party on September 21, 2024, was orchestrated by a full cast of characters that included USM students, alumni, faculty, … Read More
Oakhurst Dairy – Food for thought
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In 2022, the University of Southern Maine Foundation received a gift of $250,000 from Oakhurst Dairy that included $125,000 to support construction of the … Read More
Steve ‘8 and Suzanne Irish – Gratitude in action
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When Steve ’81 and Suzanne Irish reflect on their journey, both individually and as a powerful pair, one theme emerges: gratitude. From Steve’s transformative … Read More
Daniel Kleban ’04 – Creating change from within
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In 2022, with the goal of promoting more diversity and inclusion in brewing, Maine Beer Company and its co-founder Daniel Kleban ’04, established the … Read More
Jill ’83 and Bob ’78G, ’82 Blackwood – Local Heroes
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“You’ve never been to a Zoom meeting until you’ve been to a first-grade Zoom meeting!” This smiling observation came from Jill Blackwood ’83, who, … Read More
Northeast Delta Dental’s $50,000 gift supports student success
The company is a Founding Sponsor of the new McGoldrick Center at the University of Southern Maine
$50,000 gift from Reveler Development supports career development at USM
The firm is sponsoring a space in the Career & Employment Hub, located on the Center’s second floor.
Athan Gikas ’24 – Crossing the finish line
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“My name is Athan Gikas. I’m from Saco and am a proud Thornton Academy alumni. I played football my whole life, and when making … Read More
Scholarships have superpowers
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“It’s difficult for me to put into words the full impact that being the recipient of a scholarship to USM has had on my … Read More