Student Diversity

Intercultural Student Engagement is dedicated to building community and empowering students. We are committed to being the University of Everyone. Learn more about Student Diversity.

Highlights

4 students writing

When faced with hatred, we respond with love.

USM students chose to write positive messages during the opening days of school.
Students in orientation standing at posters on windows

Orientation

All students who are new to USM will have the opportunity to participate in multicultural awareness activities.
Zuzu African dancers standing under welcome wall

Woodbury Campus Center Welcome Wall

Come see the Woodbury Campus Center Welcome Wall! Visitors to our campus, the Zuzu African Acrobats, are pictured in front of the Welcome Wall and under their native Swahili translation.
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Students graduating from the law school pose with their stolls.

Multicultural Community and Resources

Students with diverse identities, including race, ethnicity, national origin, and religion, can find a home at USM.
Multicultural Community and Resources: Learn More
Students, staff and faculty gathered at the 2018 Pride Parade

LGBTQA+ Community and Resources

Intercultural Student Engagement and the Student Diversity Centers provide resources, support, and social opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community!
LGBTQA+ Community and Resources: Learn More
A large group of students at Chai Chat in Gorham, sitting around a table.

Student Diversity Centers

The Student Diversity Centers are hubs on campus for students from historically marginalized communities and cultures.
Student Diversity Centers: Learn More

News

USM students march in the 2018 Pride Parade

'Educate. No Hate': USM partakes in Pride Portland celebrations

'Educate. No Hate': USM partakes in Pride Portland celebrations: Read More
Image from Pride 2017

Celebrate Pride 2018: March with USM, Maine LGBTQ Oral History Project, and "Gay Side Story"

Celebrate Pride 2018: March with USM, Maine LGBTQ Oral History Project, and "Gay Side Story": Read More
Multicultural student grad pic

Special USM Commencement-related events celebrated student accomplishments

Special USM Commencement-related events celebrated student accomplishments: Read More
USM Update October 2017

Replay: 'The USM Update' October 2, 2017

Replay: 'The USM Update' October 2, 2017: Read More
USM condemns hatred and violence

USM issues statement condemning hatred and violence

USM issues statement condemning hatred and violence : Read More
USM fosters an environment of diversity within its student population

USM official quoted in media regarding diversity in wake of affirmative action initiative reports

USM official quoted in media regarding diversity in wake of affirmative action initiative reports: Read More
USM students and staff at Portland Pride parade 2017

USM Pride - leading the way for diversity and inclusion with Asst Dean of Students Sarah Holmes

USM Pride - leading the way for diversity and inclusion with Asst Dean of Students Sarah Holmes: Read More
Image of Pious Ali

USM's Pious Ali and Reza Jalali honored by Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine

USM's Pious Ali and Reza Jalali honored by Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine: Read More
Image of multi-faith rally

USM and community leaders declare “hate-free zone” during multi-faith rally

USM and community leaders declare “hate-free zone” during multi-faith rally: Read More
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Events

Mar
9
Sat

The USM Royal Majesty Drag Compettition and Show

7:00 PM, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Spring Street, Portland, Maine
Mar
30
Sat

3nd Annual Social Justice Summit

9:30 AM, Abromson Center, 88 Bedford St, Portland, ME 04104