Sustainability – News

Downed tree stands tall in University history

Michael Kmack — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:34:40 +0000

USM’s Portland campus will never look the same after losing the distinctive beech tree that took root decades before the University was founded.

Throwing a garden party for pollinators

Michael Kmack — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:42:03 +0000

New signs at the pollinator garden in Portland put visitors in touch with their senses.

New SMRT Stevens Scholarship honors Maine architectural legacy of John Calvin Stevens and his family

daniel.hartill — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:18:27 +0000

The �Ӱɴ�ý Foundation announces the creation of the SMRT Stevens Scholarship with a $20,000 seed gift from SMRT Architects and Engineers, … Read More

Gorham High visits ESP

lpipkin — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:28:23 +0000

In collaboration with USM’s Office of Sustainability, Environmental Science & Policy hosted 60 Gorham High School 9th grade students for an Eco-Tour of the Gorham … Read More

Solar Installed on McGoldrick Center

aaron.z.witham — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:09:00 +0000

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

aaron.z.witham — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:53:00 +0000

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

aaron.z.witham — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 21:01:00 +0000

The �Ӱɴ�ý, in collaboration with the City of Portland, launched its first bikeshare program. The University helped the City write an … Read More

Carpool Spaces Open

aaron.z.witham — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:42:00 +0000

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

aaron.z.witham — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:13:00 +0000

The �Ӱɴ�ý's new residence hall being built on the Portland campus recently passed its first test toward becoming a Passive House building.