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A graduate peeks toward the stage where she'll be receiving her diploma during the processional march for the 2022 commencement ceremony.

15 May 2022

USM celebrates 142nd Commencement with return to in-person celebration

posted in: Commencement, University news |

The University of Southern Maine celebrated its 142nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday with more than 900 graduate and undergraduate students marching across the Cross … Read More

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: All news, Commencement, Department of English, Facilities Management, 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.