Theater season begins with a bear hug for Shakespeare lovers
Shakespeare’s famous stage direction “Exit, pursued by a bear” gets a fresh interpretation in a new production of “The Winter’s Tale.”
Students, faculty find real-world success in NEOC partnership
Since the University of Southern Maine started partnering with the New England Ocean Cluster in 2015, University students and faculty have helped get startups off the ground, helped create environmentally conscious products, formed international collaborations, and worked on projects that could have local, national, or world-wide significance.
Kentucky poet connects to Mainers through common language of rural life
Themes of history, community, and family feature prominently in the writing of the 22nd O’Brien Poetry Event Honoree, Maurice Manning.
USM report finds decline in criminal cases referred to Maine courts
The Prosecutorial Data in Maine report was funded by State Justice Statistics Program, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Department of Justice (DOJ).
Wise Learning Center reflects namesake’s twin commitments to academics and athletics
The room that bears Bill Wise’s name is a place where student-athletes can log the required study hours to be eligible for practice and competition.
USM alum Joshua Chard named Maine Teacher of the Year
As the 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year, he will spend the next year advocating for students and teachers, as well as speaking to the importance of education in preparing Maine students for the future.
Zombie Run puts the ‘gore’ in Gorham
Kids who showed up to a local walking path looking for a good scare got their wish from zombified student-athletes.
Edmondson inaugurated as University of Southern Maine’s 14th president
The hour-long event began with a procession of faculty and administrators in Hannaford Hall on the Portland Campus, included remarks from several colleagues and culminated with a presidential address. It was followed by a short speech from award-winning actor and USM alumnus Tony Shalhoub ‘77.
Downed tree stands tall in University history
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USM’s Portland campus will never look the same after losing the distinctive beech tree that took root decades before the University was founded.
Award-winning actor, USM alum Tony Shalhoub breaks ground on new Crewe Center for the Arts
The new building on USM’s Portland campus will be named The Crewe Center for the Arts