Aug/Sep 2024
Thanks to a historic Transfer ME agreement, Maine Community College System students have the opportunity to transfer seamlessly to USM after graduation. This initiative represents an exciting partnership between Maine’s community colleges and public universities, providing students with a smooth and affordable path to continue their education.
Jul 2024
Hoping to fill a gap in our archives, librarian Jill Piekut Roy began a series of workshops to tell the stories of our immigrant community. Called Living & Learning in Maine, the project had a successful turnout for its second workshop, which featured four panelists sharing their experiences as New Mainers and a collage-making session for attendees.
Jun 2024
With over 1,000 students walking across the stage to receive their diplomas, our 144th Commencement was a day celebrating hope and perseverance. Featuring speeches by sportscaster Tom Caron and student speaker Hamido Hassan, the ceremony commemorated the hard work of the class of 2024 by offering words of encouragement and abundant applause.
May 2024
A production like no other, our spring musical, The Prom, was a dazzling ode to queer representation in youth. Our student performers took center stage to celebrate the message that being true to yourself is always worth it — no matter your identity. The show struck a balance of responsible yet funny to foster an understanding of the LGBTQ+ community.
Apr 2024
Our community celebrated a major milestone in the development of the new Crewe Center for the Arts. At the topping-off ceremony, guests were invited to sign the final structural beam before it was raised into place. Musical theatre student Rita Micklus also performed, offering a glimpse into the vibrant music scene the center will nurture once completed.
Mar 2024
Thanks to a generous $750,000 gift, our esports club will get a new arena on our Gorham campus. The Collab: Esports Arena by Town & Country will provide state-of-the-art technology and a positive environment for our community to collaborate. It will also support the advancement of our esports program, which recently celebrated a successful season.
Established: September 2013