Campus visit brings out singer’s emotional range to match her vocal range
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.
USM signs Southern Maine Pathways agreement with SMCC
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.
First USM faculty receive training to improve student learning
Two dozen instructors spent a year going through the Effective Teaching Practice Framework course offered by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).
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
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