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Students present their research at the Annual Thinking Matters symposium.
22 Apr 2026

Thinking Matters Symposium Highlights Student Research Across Disciplines

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A total of 150 student researchers showcased work at the University of Southern Maine’sThinking Matters symposium on April 17 — the highest number of … Read More

CLC Team One winners of the 2026 conference.
13 Apr 2026

USM Teams Finish First and Second at Collegiate Leadership Competition

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Two University of Southern Maine teams placed first and second at the New England Regional Collegiate Leadership Competition on March 28 at the McGoldrick … Read More

Back of Husky Mascot Champ, in front of public with arms raised.
30 Mar 2026

Leadership PhD students complete successful doctoral dissertation defense

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The Leadership Studies Department congratulates the following Leadership PhD students on the successful defense of their doctoral dissertations: Nina El Badry Dissertation defense date … Read More

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17 Mar 2026

USM Professor Elizabeth Goryunova Receives Global HRD Award for AI Research

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Elizabeth “Leeza” Goryunova, associate professor of leadership and chair of the Leadership and Organizational Development program at the University of Southern Maine, has received the Marilyn Y. Byrd Excellence in HRD Research-to-Practice Award for research on how organizations integrate artificial intelligence.

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