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As requested by Gov. Mills, the University of Maine System will ensure the cost of college is not a barrier for those directly impacted by the tragedy by providing free tuition and establishing a fund to support other postsecondary educational expenses.
People touched by the recent mass shooting in Lewiston came together for a vigil at USM’s LAC Campus to express their grief and resilience.
“Over the past few days we learned that we lost friends and family directly connected to our university,” President Jacqueline Edmondson said. “Our community mourns with everyone who is impacted. And I wish to personally extend my sincere condolences to all of you.”
The hour-long event began with a procession of faculty and administrators in Hannaford Hall on the Portland Campus, included remarks from several colleagues and culminated with a presidential address. It was followed by a short speech from award-winning actor and USM alumnus Tony Shalhoub ‘77.
Speeches by the University President, the Foundation President, and the Provost set a direction and tone for the new academic year at USM.
Megan Marino’s visit to the University of Southern Maine was big in the operatic sense with big spectacle, big emotions, and of course, big voices.
A new partnership between the University of Southern Maine and Southern Maine Community College aims to strengthen the busy route from the community college to the university with new agreements and a chance for a limited number of USM-bound SMCC students to live in the soon-to-open Portland Commons dormitory.
Two dozen instructors spent a year going through the Effective Teaching Practice Framework course offered by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).
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.
President Jacqueline Edmondson accepts an invitation from WMPG to play five songs with special meaning in her life.