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
USM ranks among most affordable online schools in the nation
A just-released report on affordable online schools has named the University of Southern Maine as its Number 33 school in the nation. The organization … Read More
USM announces progress on Institutional Goal 10: equity and justice
The University of Southern Maine (USM) has begun implementing its newly-announced 10th goal on equity and justice, as outlined by University President Glenn Cummings … Read More
President Cummings announces $1 million gift at Fall 2019 Opening Breakfast
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University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings announced a new $1 million gift and discussed the university’s commitment to inclusion, equity and justice at … Read More
Another reason Maine is a great place to live: it’s safe
Students can sleep soundly knowing they’re attending school in one of the safest places in the United States. Maine is the safest state in … Read More
USM partners with Norway’s University of Tromsø
The University of Southern Maine is forging ties with Norway’s University of Tromsø. Representatives of the two schools signed a partnership agreement June 4 … Read More
USM signs agreement to expand relationship with Iceland’s Reykjavik University
USM President Glenn Cummings and Ari Kristinn Jónsson, the president of Iceland’s Reykjavik University, have signed an agreement aimed at expanding the relationship between … Read More