Student who dreamt of Indigenous representation becomes the artist who delivers it
The mural painted by Marissa Joly occupies a prominent wall in the new McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Success.
Bursting with Pride like never before in Gorham
Students played a central role in organizing and supporting Gorham’s first community-wide Pride celebration.
Dress display shines a red light on safety concerns for Indigenous women and girls
The sight of red dresses hanging from trees on campus serve as a wake-up call about the violence that Indigenous women and girls face at a disproportionately high rate.
A banner day for LGBTQIA+ pride on campus
Two student members of the Queer Straight Alliance held the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag as it was raised over the Gorham Campus for the first time.
Speakers with ties to Iran spur discussion about protest movement
A Nursing student was so bothered by the treatment of protesters in Iran that he organized a panel discussion to make the campus community more aware of the situation.
Menorah lights the way for reenergized campus Jewish community
A Hanukkah party brought students from four colleges together on USM’s Portland campus to celebrate their common Jewish heritage.
Concert honoring Hispanic Heritage Month draws on sounds from Panama, Mexico, and more
The program for Celebrating Diversity: Hispanic Heritage Month featured 10 pieces, each chosen by the performers as a personal expression of their cultural identity.