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.
A peek into the President’s playlist
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President Jacqueline Edmondson accepts an invitation from WMPG to play five songs with special meaning in her life.
Commentary: How USM is preparing for a collaborative future
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President Jacqueline Edmondson offers her insights on USM’s future in a commentary, published by the Portland Press Herald.
USM launches historic $46 million fundraising campaign
In its third and final year, the Great University Campaign prioritizes scholarships, programs of excellence, and major capital projects in USM’s largest campaign ever.
New President feels honored, humbled to serve USM
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Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson knows what it’s like to be the first in a family to go to college: the anxiety, the uncertainty, the financial realities. But there’s also the joy of succeeding. And there are the life-changing results — results like becoming the new president of the University of Southern Maine.
Jacqueline Edmondson named 14th President of the University of Southern Maine
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A first-generation college student and accomplished faculty member, academic administrator and author at Penn State University will become the 14th President of the University … Read More
USM Forgives $2 Million in Student Debt
For Immediate Release: 3/8/22 Press contact: Lindsay Tice, USM Public Affairs Associate, lindsay.tice@maine.edu, (cell) 207-838-8087 USM Forgives $2 million in Student Debt PORTLAND, Maine — … Read More
USM named a ‘Military Friendly’ public university
The University of Southern Maine has been recognized as a Military Friendly public university for its work to help student veterans succeed. A veterans-specific … Read More
U.S. News names Portland a best place to live in America
The editors of U.S. News & World Report have made it official: Maine’s largest city is among the best places to live in America. … Read More
Board of Trustees authorizes new residence hall, career and student success center for USM’s Portland Campus
The project will bring 580 beds of affordable housing to Portland, part of a proposed 1,000-bed university housing initiative that would attract, retain, and … Read More