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 Announces Naming of the McGoldrick Center
President Jackie Edmondson announced the naming of the new McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, honoring longtime USM benefactors Richard (Dick) and Carolyn McGoldrick.
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.
Oakhurst Dairy’s gift to USM addresses food security and student success
Oakhurst’s $250,000 gift combines an in-kind contribution to USM’s campus food pantry and support for a new Career & Student Success Center on the Portland Campus.
New President feels honored, humbled to serve USM
posted in: All news, Office of the President, University news
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.
New Residence Hall on Track for Passive House Certification
posted in: Campus updates, Office of the President, Sustainability
The University of Southern Maine’s new residence hall being built on the Portland campus recently passed its first test toward becoming a Passive House building.
University of Southern Maine receives $850,000 gift from L.L.Bean
posted in: Office of the President, Press releases, USM Foundation
A gift from L.L. Bean will create the “Bean Green” at the heart of USM’s Portland Campus transformation, and an endowed Environmental Studies Scholarship.
Jacqueline Edmondson named 14th President of the University of Southern Maine
posted in: Office of the President, University news
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 breaks ground on new alternative transportation-focused parking garage in Portland
The garage that will rise from the newly dedicated construction site will add about 500 parking spaces to the Portland Campus.
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