University of Southern Maine Celebrates 146th Commencement
Nearly 7,000 graduates, loved ones, faculty, and staff packed Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday as the University of Southern Maine celebrated its 146th … Read More
From Portland, Maine to Montana: USM Students to Map Climate Refuges Across Country in Summer Roadshow
This summer, a group of students and alumni from the University of Southern Maine will embark on a 2,000–mile journey from the stone coast … Read More
Two Majors, One Degree: USM Launches Polymath Pathways Designed for Intellectual Breadth
The University of Southern Maine has launched Polymath Pathways, a new multidisciplinary undergraduate program that allows students to earn two fully developed majors within … Read More
Publication of The Commemoration of the Haymarket Affair
posted in: Campus updates, Teacher Education
Adam Schmitt, Associate Professor of Teacher Education and History, recently published a chapter, History and Memory at Les Lieux de Memoire: The Commemoration of the … Read More
USM students, alumni and faculty help make children’s theatre history with first ASL-integrated production
As the lights dimmed in Maddy’s Theatre, a historic moment began to unfold in front of an audience of eager children. The theater’s production … Read More
Honoring Don Nicoll: A Powerful Beginning to a New Lecture Series
posted in: Campus updates, Muskie School of Public Service
The Muskie School of Public Service launched the Don Nicoll Memorial Lecture Series on October 28, 2025 with an evening that reminded everyone why … Read More
Faculty Publication!
posted in: Campus updates, Teacher Education
Dr. Heather Reichmuth has had an article published, “Practiced and Positioned Culture and Linguistic Identities of a Multicultural South Korean Family,” recently in the … Read More
Lecturer of Theatre Karmo Sanders Remembered Across Maine as Beloved ‘Marden’s Lady’
posted in: Department of Theatre, University news
Karmo Sanders, who taught playwriting and acting for non-majors at the University of Southern Maine, passed away on October 25, 2025. A beloved faculty … Read More
Professor Daniel Jenkins Receives National Teaching Award for Excellence in Leadership Education
posted in: Graduate Studies, Leadership Studies, University news
This summer, at the 35th Annual Association of Leadership Educators Conference, University of Southern Maine Professor Daniel Jenkins received national recognition for his impact … Read More
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Susan Rottmann
posted in: Campus updates, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Susan is an anthropologist who has been a part-time lecturer at the University of Southern Maine since 2017 and is now joining as a … Read More