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An Army ROTC cadet carries a red and white 'ROTC B' company flag while leading a group of cadets in uniform and civilians in '9/11 Memorial Ruck' shirts along a gravel path through tall grass near Back Cove.
14 Sep 2026

USM’s 9/11 Memorial Ruck Gathers Campus Community for 25th Anniversary

posted in: Army ROTC, Military-Affiliated Student Hub (MASH), Office of the President, University news |

On Sept. 11, the University of Southern Maine’s (USM) Military-Affiliated Student Hub (MASH), in partnership with USM’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), hosted … Read More

A University of Southern Maine banner marking USM as Exclusive Education Partner lines the stands at Fitzpatrick Stadium during a match.
2 Sep 2026

USM, Hearts of Pine Kick Off Partnership With New Opportunities for Students

posted in: Career & Employment Hub, Department of Athletics, Office of Admissions, Office of the President, Prospective Students, The Promise Scholarship, University news, USM Foundation |

The 2026-27 academic year at the University of Southern Maine (USM) begins with the official kickoff of its partnership with Hearts of Pine, giving … Read More

Mollie Cashwell speaks into a microphone during a panel discussion with NEA Chairman Mary Anne Carter, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, and Maine Arts Commission Chair Bob Keyes, seated left to right, at USM's Crewe Center for the Arts.
27 Aug 2026

USM Hosts NEA Chairman for Statewide Conversation on Creativity and Community

posted in: Office of the President, Osher School Of Music, University news, USM Foundation, Visual and Performing Arts |

On Aug. 26, the Maine Arts Commission (MAC) and University of Southern Maine (USM) welcomed National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Mary Anne Carter … Read More

Dean's List Spring 2026
14 Jul 2026

USM Spring 2026 Dean’s List — 1,375 full-time students have earned the distinction this spring

posted in: College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHS), College of Education (COE), College of Management and Human Service (CMHS), College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP), College of Science and Technology (CST), Office of the President, Office of the Provost, University news |

To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, students must: Our Dean’s List students hail from across the state of Maine, the nation, and … Read More

Attendees seated at round tables laugh and chat during the "Good People, Great Connections" networking event at USM's Alumni Reception Center, with championship plaques lining the walls behind them.
24 Jun 2026

USM Opens Its Doors to Gorham’s Business Community for First Campus-Hosted Networking Event

posted in: Career & Employment Hub, Office of Student Affairs, Office of the President, University news |

On June 17, the University of Southern Maine welcomed Gorham’s business community to campus for the first time, hosting the Gorham Village Alliance’s “Good … Read More

Graduates in black caps and gowns face the stage at Cross Insurance Arena during USM's 146th Commencement ceremony, with the University seal, American flag, and Maine state flag displayed above the stage party.
12 May 2026

University of Southern Maine Celebrates 146th Commencement

posted in: Commencement, Office of the President, Office of the Provost, University Alumni, University news, USM Foundation |

Nearly 7,000 graduates, loved ones, faculty, and staff packed Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday as the University of Southern Maine celebrated its 146th … Read More