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Sophia Slovenski pauses at the pole vault pit in Costello Sports Complex.

28 Apr 2023

Graduate Spotlight ’23: Sophia Slovenski

posted in: College of Science, Technology, and Health, Commencement, Department of Athletics, Department of Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences, University Alumni, University news |

A national championship in javelin and a school record in pole vault are among Sophia Slovenski’s many athletic accomplishments as her time at USM comes to a close.

Bailey Hartill, '23

26 Apr 2023

Graduate Spotlight ’23: Bailey Hartill

posted in: Commencement, Graduate Studies, Leadership Studies, University news |

A head injury altered her plans after high school, but it didn’t hold her back for long.

Samantha Donley followed an unconventional path to complete her degree in Social Work in 2022.

7 May 2022

Graduate Spotlight ’22: Samantha Donley

posted in: All news, College of Management and Human Service, Commencement, School of Social Work, University news |

Social Work classes were a full-body workout for Samantha Donley as she typed notes with her hands while rocking her infant son to sleep with her foot.

Prudent Ndihokubwayo pulls double duty at USM as both a janitor and an English student.

3 May 2022

Graduate Spotlight ’22: Prudent Ndihokubwayo

posted in: Commencement, Department of English, Facilities Management, University Alumni, University news |

Prudent Ndihokubwayo pulled double-duty to earn his English degree, working five days a week for USM Custodial Services while attending classes on his time off.