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�Ӱɴ�ý to celebrate 145th Commencement on May 10th

daniel.hartill — Thu, 01 May 2025 20:27:36 +0000

The �Ӱɴ�ý’s commencement ceremony is the culminating event on the academic calendar, giving the opportunity for individual recognition to every graduating student who wishes to participate. In all, about 1,600 students will be eligible to participate.

�Ӱɴ�ý to celebrate 145th Commencement on May 10th

daniel.hartill — Thu, 01 May 2025 19:08:53 +0000

Class of ’25: Maddie Weston found ‘missing piece’ with a second major

daniel.hartill — Thu, 01 May 2025 18:55:45 +0000

Three years after her arrival on campus from her hometown of Bradley, Weston, now 21, is graduating with majors in both Political Science and Economics. And she plans to attend law school in the fall.

USM goes batty for ‘Die Fledermaus’

Michael Kmack — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:05:58 +0000

The cast was serious about the music in ‘Die Fledermaus’ while also leaving room in their performances for comic improvisation.

The �Ӱɴ�ý earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation

Michael Kmack — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:41:15 +0000

More than 1,800 schools participated in the latest survey to determine designations with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard.

Shouldering heavy loads to ease heavy hearts

Michael Kmack — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 20:32:17 +0000

Engraved stones representing military members who died while on active duty will be exhibited on campus for two months.

Musical adaptation of ‘Little Women’ is not your average Jo of a show

Michael Kmack — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:38:15 +0000

The relationship between aspiring writer Jo March and her sisters is the emotional crux of both the play and the book upon which it was based.

Terrance Hayes draws a full house to match the emotional fullness of his poetry

Michael Kmack — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:24:30 +0000

Terrance Hayes is the author of several poetry collections including “Lighthead,” which won the 2010 National Book Award.

USM renames two Gorham Campus streets

lindsay.tice — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:31:00 +0000

The University Way Ext. has been renamed Albert Bean Jr. Drive in honor of retired Athletic Director Al Bean. A previously unnamed road in front of the Public Safety building has been named Ronald Saindon Drive in honor of Ron Saindon, who retired from USM in 2021 after nearly 30 years with USM Public Safety.

Giving credit where credit is overdue to Frances Perkins

Michael Kmack — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:19:19 +0000

Now that Frances Perkins’ home is a national monument, the people who made it happen spoke to the campus community about their ongoing efforts to build awareness of Perkins’ legacy.