Guests at Opening Breakfast treated to muffins, coffee, and food for thought
Speeches by the University President, the Foundation President, and the Provost set a direction and tone for the new academic year at USM.
Provost seeks to listen, support, advocate
posted in: Office of Admissions, Office of the Provost, University news
Dr. Georita Frierson joined USM on June 1.
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).
Author provides historical perspective on political fight over transgender rights
As research for the book “Female Husbands,” Dr. Jen Manion used newspaper articles and public records to show what life was like for transgender men in the 18th and 19th centuries.
University of Southern Maine hires new Provost
posted in: Office of the Provost, Press releases, University news
Dr. Georita M. Frierson will serve as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs starting June 1.
Key accreditation gives boost to USM Work for Maine innovators
USM’s Institutional Review Boards join MaineHealth as the only institutions in Maine to be accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs.
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.
Media Studies Alum Highlighted on CBS News
Communication and Media Studies Alum, Lauren Kennedy, was featured on CBS News for her organization, The Tilly Project. The non-profit seeks to help pet owners … Read More
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.
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.