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Former USM president Richard Pattenaude returns to campus for the dedication of a reception room at Portland Commons in his honor.

16 Jun 2025

USM Dedicates Dr. Richard L. Pattenaude Reception Room in honor of former President’s transformative leadership

posted in: Office of the President, Press releases, University news, USM Foundation |

Pattenaude served as USM’s eighth president from 1991 to 2007, the University’s longest-serving leader since 1960.

Portland Commons

15 Aug 2023

University of Southern Maine celebrates opening of Portland Commons residence hall, new parking garage

posted in: Office of Admissions, Office of the President, Parking and Transportation, Parking Services, Press releases, University news |

The projects mark a turning point for the university.

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: Office of the President, 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.

Shovels plunge into the dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new parking garage on the Portland Campus.

21 Apr 2022

USM breaks ground on new alternative transportation-focused parking garage in Portland

posted in: Facilities Management, Office of Admissions, Office of the President, Parking and Transportation, Parking Services, University news |

The garage that will rise from the newly dedicated construction site will add about 500 parking spaces to the Portland Campus.