Adele and Lizzo share space on the Grammy guest list with USM’s Alexandra Dietrich
As part of the team that shepherded a revival of an opera about Malcolm X, USM’s Alexandra Dietrich earned an invitation to the Grammy Awards.
Norway Savings Bank Donates $50,000 to the USM Foundation
The University of Southern Maine Foundation announced that it has received a $50,000 pledge from Norway Savings Bank, a leading mutual banking and financial services company headquartered in Norway, Maine.
Spinnaker Trust makes $50,000 donation to the USM Foundation
Spinnaker Trust is among the first Founding Sponsors of the new McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success on USM’s Portland Campus
New Scontras Center will help educate workers
posted in: Career & Employment Hub, University news
Named for Dr. Charles Scontras, a noted Maine labor historian, author, and educator who died in March 2021, the Charles Scontras Center for Labor and Community Education will be located in Payson Smith Hall on the Portland Campus.
‘LEC Hall of Famer’ has a nice ring to it
posted in: Department of Athletics, Office of Admissions, University news
The latest class of inductees into the Little East Conference Hall of Fame includes Husky greats in baseball and women’s lacrosse.
The first number ever retired by USM Athletics belongs to Vinnie Degifico
posted in: Department of Athletics, University news
As a reminder of the high standard Vinnie Degifico set as a player and coach, his number 23 will forever occupy a place of honor overlooking Flaherty Field.
New SMRT Stevens Scholarship honors Maine architectural legacy of John Calvin Stevens and his family
The University of Southern Maine Foundation announces the creation of the SMRT Stevens Scholarship with a $20,000 seed gift from SMRT Architects and Engineers, … Read More
Fulbright Scholar to tackle journalism in Bulgaria
posted in: Leadership Studies, Office of Admissions, University news
Graham “GG” Griffith, a Leadership Studies grad student and experienced public radio producer, will spend nine months in Eastern Europe working with scholars at The Center for the Study of Democracy in Sofia.
Artist really lets her hair down with braided sculpture exhibition
Veronica Perez made sculptures from braided hair that she gathered at campus events over the course of a months-long residency.
USM celebrates 143rd Commencement with alumnus and New York Times writer Neil Genzlinger ’77
posted in: Commencement, University news, USM Foundation
The University of Southern Maine celebrated its 143rd Commencement on Saturday, May 6th with nearly 1,000 graduates crossing the Cross Insurance Arena stage.