First day of college is a watershed moment, made literal by the weather
Students kept a sunny outlook despite the steady rain that greeted them as they arrived on campus to begin the academic year.
Guests at Opening Breakfast treated to muffins, coffee, and food for thought
Speeches by the University President, the Foundation President, and the Provost set a direction and tone for the new academic year at USM.
University of Southern Maine offers new special education bachelor’s degree
posted in: Office of Admissions, Press releases
Created with current ed techs in mind, the online program seeks to address Maine’s critical need for special education teachers The University of Southern … Read More
Mills Administration Announces Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Initiative to Expand Educator Apprenticeships in Maine Schools
Maine Department of Education Newsroom Federal funds through the Governor’s Jobs Plan will be made available to help Maine schools recruit, train, and retain … Read More
Funding to expand educator apprentice program in Maine
(NEWS CENTER Maine): More money for the apprenticeship program means more job training opportunities for USM students who are working toward the next level … Read More
Message from the Chief of Police
posted in: Campus updates, Public Safety
I hope this message finds you well and ready for an amazing academic year ahead. For the year ahead, USM PD is actively planning numerous engagements with the campus community and eagerly anticipates collaborating with all the campus community. Our goal is to foster a strong sense of togetherness, exchange ideas, and work collectively toward creating a vibrant and inclusive campus environment.
USM Faculty Advancing Knowledge of Peer Supervision Practices
posted in: Campus updates, Educational & School Psychology
School psychology faculty, Dr. Samantha Blair, collaborated with colleagues at two other institutions to gain insight into the use of peer supervision within school … Read More
USM Faculty Contribute to the New Volume of Best Practices in School Psychology
posted in: Campus updates, Educational & School Psychology
USM school psychology faculty, Drs. Mark Steege and Jamie Pratt, contributed to the National Association of School Psychologist’s new edition of its foundational publication: … Read More
University of Southern Maine celebrates opening of Portland Commons residence hall, new parking garage
The projects mark a turning point for the university.
Stonecoast MFA Faculty, Morgan Talty, receives accolades
Morgan Talty’s (Penobscot Indian Nation) national bestselling and critically acclaimed story collection “Night of the Living Rez,” was reviewed for “The New York Review … Read More