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A gift from L.L. Bean helps fund the Portland Commons development project.
23 Jun 2022

University of Southern Maine receives $850,000 gift from L.L.Bean

posted in: Portland Campus Development Project, Press releases, USM Foundation |

A gift from L.L. Bean will create the “Bean Green” at the heart of USM’s Portland Campus transformation, and an endowed Environmental Studies Scholarship.

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Topping-off ceremony celebrates installation of final panel in framework of the future Career & Student Success Center.
31 Jan 2022

Portland Campus construction reaches new heights with final panel placement

posted in: All news, Portland Campus Development Project, University news, USM Foundation |

Accompanied by the sound of applause, a crane lifted the last structural cross-laminated timber panel into place near the top of the framework of the Career & Student Success Center.

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15 Jul 2021

U.S. News names Portland a best place to live in America

posted in: Office of Admissions, Office of the President, Portland Campus Development Project, University news |

The editors of U.S. News & World Report have made it official: Maine’s largest city is among the best places to live in America. … Read More

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USM's new Career and Success Center.
24 Feb 2021

Board of Trustees authorizes new residence hall, career and student success center for USM’s Portland Campus

posted in: Career & Employment Hub, Office of Admissions, Office of the President, Portland Campus Development Project, University news |

The project will bring 580 beds of affordable housing to Portland, part of a proposed 1,000-bed university housing initiative that would attract, retain, and … Read More

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