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
USM Honors Veterans Who Once Called Exeter Street Home
When Paul Donahue visited the University of Southern Maine on a recent Thursday, he came to honor his father, 1st Lt. Louis A. Donahue … Read More
USM Names Henry A. Giroux Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
The University of Southern Maine will award an honorary doctorate to Henry A. Giroux, an internationally recognized education scholar and distinguished alumnus, who will … Read More
University of Southern Maine Announces Partnership with Hearts of Pine
The University of Southern Maine (USM) and Hearts of Pine announced today a new partnership naming USM the professional soccer club’s exclusive education partner. … Read More
President Jacqueline Edmondson Named a 2026 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year
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On March 23, University of Southern Maine President Jacqueline Edmondson was recognized by Mainebiz as one of seven 2026 Business Leaders of the Year. … Read More
Student Voices Close Out USM’s Inaugural Forum on American Democracy
The University of Southern Maine’s inaugural Forum on Democracy series concludes on March 25 with a final session led by students. The event will … Read More
President Edmondson Dedicates Crewe Center Practice Room in Honor of Longtime Mentor
University of Southern Maine President Jacqueline Edmondson was 17-years-old when she auditioned for the Piano Performance Program at Penn State. She felt the weight of … Read More
USM Cohort Joins Global Dialogue at Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland
This October, in pursuit of new knowledge and collaboration, a group of ten students, faculty, and staff from the University of Southern Maine traveled … Read More
USM to Host Second Event in Forum on American Democracy Series
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Event explores pluralism in America with national civic leader and Mainer Raj Vinnakota On Wednesday, November 5, the University of Southern Maine’s Forum on … Read More
Pres. Jacqueline Edmondson honors graduates’ unwavering hope at USM Commencement
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