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.
Solar Installed on McGoldrick Center
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A 33 KW solar system was installed on the McGoldrick Center for Student Success, which is being constructed now on the Portland campus.
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
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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.
New Residence Hall on Track for Passive House Certification
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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.