University of Southern Maine celebrates opening of Portland Commons residence hall, new parking garage
The projects mark a turning point for the university.
The Sustainability of Global Oceans: David E. Shaw ’76, ’15H
posted in: Campus updates, Muskie School of Public Service
Our global oceans are in crisis, and protecting them is one of the mosturgent environmental issues of our time. The Muskie School of PublicService … Read More
Solar Installed on McGoldrick Center
A 33 KW solar system was installed on the McGoldrick Center for Student Success, which is being constructed now on the Portland campus.
Pollinator Garden Attracts Attention
posted in: Campus updates, Office of Admissions, Sustainability
The new pollinator garden on the Portland campus is attracting attention from visitors passing by, as well as from classes.
Bikeshare Launches at the University
The University of Southern Maine, in collaboration with the City of Portland, launched its first bikeshare program. The University helped the City write an … Read More
Carpool Spaces Open
This academic year, the University began offering preferred carpool parking spaces in prime locations for students, staff or faculty sharing a vehicle.
New Residence Hall on Track for Passive House Certification
The University of Southern Maine’s new residence hall being built on the Portland campus recently passed its first test toward becoming a Passive House building.
New England Sustainable Craft Beverage Program Launches with Five Maine Brewers
posted in: Campus updates, Catherine Cutler Institute, Food Studies Program, Research
Allagash Brewing Company, Austin Street Brewery, Island Dog Brewing, Maine Beer Company, and Nonesuch River Brewing have completed the New England Sustainable Craft Beverage Program workbook. The breweries successfully fulfilled the requirements demonstrating commitment and leadership in sustainable practices to reduce the businesses’ overall environmental impact.
Board of Trustees authorizes new residence hall, career and student success center for USM’s Portland Campus
The project will bring 580 beds of affordable housing to Portland, part of a proposed 1,000-bed university housing initiative that would attract, retain, and … Read More
Professor John Muthyala and Learning Designer Jennifer Keplinger attend the NEH Institute in the Digital Humanities
A book can have a long life. On a desk, on a shelf, in a bin, on a rack, or in a dusty basement … Read More