Exhibition interrogates the shortcomings of World’s Fairs’ worldviews
Students in Dr. David Lowry’s Anthropology class curated the exhibition “A World On Display” at the Osher Map Library.
USM celebrates its 145th commencement with more 1,100 graduates
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More than 1,100 students crossed the stage to become graduates, following speakers’ advice to keep learning, work hard, and lead a meaningful work life.
Pres. Jacqueline Edmondson honors graduates’ unwavering hope at USM Commencement
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Higher education is essential to a healthy democracy. It’s where we prepare global citizens — not just for careers, but for life.
Class of ’25: Emma Brearley found her voice at WMPG
Brearley, 22, will graduate from the University of Southern Maine on Saturday, May 10, with a dual major in both Communications and Tourism and Hospitality. The milestone signals not only a major change in her education, but also a change in her life at the university radio station.
Class of ’25: Joie Paciulli trades campus life for the Caribbean
The 2025 Commencement ceremony will be the first time that Joie Paciulli has ever been in the same room with her classmates.
Class of ’25: Kyle Penton takes his goals seriously on and off the ice
A career coaching hockey is the long-term goal, but first, Kyle Penton wants to see how far he can go as a player.
New alma mater unites Huskies in song
The first public performance of the alma mater is scheduled to take place at USM’s 145th Commencement on May 10 in Portland.
Class of ’25: Maddie Weston found ‘missing piece’ with a second major
Three years after her arrival on campus from her hometown of Bradley, Weston, now 21, is graduating with majors in both Political Science and Economics. And she plans to attend law school in the fall.
Class of ’25: Belviga Mpolo’s journey starts with determination, ends with a degree
On Saturday, May 10, she’ll graduate from the University of Southern Maine with a bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences, a GPA that hovers between 3.8 and 4.0, and plans to start her master’s degree in Social Work.
USM goes batty for ‘Die Fledermaus’
The cast was serious about the music in ‘Die Fledermaus’ while also leaving room in their performances for comic improvisation.