A Decade of Opportunity: USM’s Career Exploration Internship Program Marks its 10th Year
Ten years ago, 23 University of Southern Maine students took a chance on a new program, hoping it would help them kickstart their careers. … 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
From Portland, Maine to Montana: USM Students to Map Climate Refuges Across Country in Summer Roadshow
This summer, a group of students and alumni from the University of Southern Maine will embark on a 2,000–mile journey from the stone coast … Read More
Two Majors, One Degree: USM Launches Polymath Pathways Designed for Intellectual Breadth
The University of Southern Maine has launched Polymath Pathways, a new multidisciplinary undergraduate program that allows students to earn two fully developed majors within … Read More
USM’s Crewe Center for the Arts Earns LEED Gold Certification
The University of Southern Maine’s Crewe Center for the Arts received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green … 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
USM Launches First Student Innovation Challenge with Trip to Iceland on the Line
A team of University of Southern Maine students won “What About This?” — the University’s first innovation challenge — with an idea to turn … Read More
From D.C. to Downeast: Muskie School to Host Forum on National Debt and its Impact on Maine
The University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service will host a panel discussion on March 12,examining the nation’s rising debt and what it could mean for Maine’s economy, public services, and the next generation of students entering the workforce.
USM students, alumni and faculty help make children’s theatre history with first ASL-integrated production
As the lights dimmed in Maddy’s Theatre, a historic moment began to unfold in front of an audience of eager children. The theater’s production … Read More