USM’s New Arts Building Reaches Halfway Point in Construction
University of Southern Maine President Jacqueline Edmondson, alongside fellow university leaders, signed a structural beam of USM’s new visual arts building in Gorham on … Read More
USM’s 9/11 Memorial Ruck Gathers Campus Community for 25th Anniversary
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
USM Forum on American Democracy Returns: Jonathan Friedman’s Recommended Reading
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On Sept. 9, Jonathan Friedman will serve as the opening keynote speaker of the USM Forum on American Democracy. Now in its second year, … Read More
USM’s Forum on American Democracy Returns with Keynote on Free Expression
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As political and civic debate continues to raise questions about the boundaries of free expression on college campuses and throughout American society, the University … Read More
USM, Hearts of Pine Kick Off Partnership With New Opportunities for Students
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
USM Hosts NEA Chairman for Statewide Conversation on Creativity and Community
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
USM Spring 2026 Dean’s List — 1,375 full-time students have earned the distinction this spring
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
USM Opens Its Doors to Gorham’s Business Community for First Campus-Hosted Networking Event
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
University of Southern Maine Celebrates 146th Commencement
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
USM Honors Veterans Who Once Called Exeter Street Home
When Paul Donahue visited the University of Southern Maine on a recent Thursday, he came to honor his father, 1st Lt. Louis A. Donahue … Read More