Commencement – News

�Ӱɴ�ý celebrates 144th Commencement

daniel.hartill — Fri, 10 May 2024 19:55:25 +0000

The University’s biggest day drew several thousand family and friends, speeches by notables including sportscaster Tom Caron and proud school leaders.

Three generations of one Maine family will graduate Saturday

lindsay.tice — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:43:48 +0000

When Tanner Meserve walks across the stage to receive his bachelor’s degree on May 4, he’ll have some familiar company. His mother, Melissa Meserve, … Read More

USM celebrates 143rd Commencement with alumnus and New York Times writer Neil Genzlinger ’77

daniel.hartill — Wed, 10 May 2023 19:34:54 +0000

The �Ӱɴ�ý celebrated its 143rd Commencement on Saturday, May 6th with nearly 1,000 graduates crossing the Cross Insurance Arena stage.

Graduate Spotlight ’23: Sophia Slovenski

Michael Kmack — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:53:23 +0000

A national championship in javelin and a school record in pole vault are among Sophia Slovenski's many athletic accomplishments as her time at USM comes to a close.

Graduate Spotlight ’23: Bailey Hartill

lindsay.tice — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:05:02 +0000

A head injury altered her plans after high school, but it didn't hold her back for long.

USM to celebrate 143rd Commencement on Saturday, May 6th

daniel.hartill — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:17:34 +0000

The �Ӱɴ�ý will celebrate its 143rd Commencement on Saturday, May 6th with nearly 1,000 graduates scheduled to participate. The event, scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, will feature comments from University President Jacqueline Edmondson, student speaker Nadine Bravo, and featured speaker Neil Genzlinger ‘77, a New York Times journalist and USM alumnus.

USM celebrates 142nd Commencement with return to in-person celebration

claire.salcedo — Sun, 15 May 2022 21:18:00 +0000

The �Ӱɴ�ý celebrated its 142nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday with more than 900 graduate and undergraduate students marching across the Cross … Read More

Graduate Spotlight ’22: Samantha Donley

Michael Kmack — Sat, 07 May 2022 14:43:00 +0000

Social Work classes were a full-body workout for Samantha Donley as she typed notes with her hands while rocking her infant son to sleep with her foot.

Graduate Spotlight ’22: Jackie Luckhardt

Michael Kmack — Wed, 04 May 2022 16:54:00 +0000

Neither an ACL tear nor the COVID-19 pandemic could stop Jackie Luckhardt from compiling some of the most impressive statistics in the history of the Women's Basketball program.

Graduate Spotlight ’22: Prudent Ndihokubwayo

Michael Kmack — Tue, 03 May 2022 16:53:00 +0000

Prudent Ndihokubwayo pulled double-duty to earn his English degree, working five days a week for USM Custodial Services while attending classes on his time off.