New distracted driving law in Maine
Jenasa Staples, Staff Writer A new distracted driving law is going into effect Sept. 19 with the hope to protect Maine drivers. The new law willRead More…
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Residential Life changes occupancy priorities
By: Kate Rogers, News Editor Due to an increased focus on Living Learning Communities (LLC) over occupancy, several spaces in Anderson Hall were Read More…
Letter from the Editor: We all have a Pennywise
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-in-Chief Last weekend I went to the Saco Drive-In theater to watch a double feature of It by Stephen King. The movie is Read More…
USM Libraries join The Open Textbook Network
By: USM Library Staff The University of Southern Maine Libraries have joined The Open Textbook Network (OTN), a national consortium of colleges andRead More…
Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC) seeking self-nominations for Student Fellows
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-in-Chief The Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC) is seeking self-nominations for IDAC Student Fellows to serRead More…
President Cummings announces $1 million gift for scholarships at Fall 2019 opening breakfast
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-In-Chief The University of Southern Maine’s Fall 2019 Opening Breakfast took place Thursday, Aug. 29 at Costello SportsRead More…
The Learning Commons: “Are my academic habits working for me?”
The start of the semester provides all USM students, new and returning, an opportunity to ask an important question: “Are my academic habits workingRead More…
Supportive recovery community on campus
Recovery at USM Collegiate Recovery Program Coordinator/ Clinical Counselor September is National Recovery Month, and here at the University of SoRead More…
Letter from health and counseling
Welcome new and returning USM students, staff and faculty! We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating summer and are ready to launch into another sRead More…
New student parking permits
By: Kate Rogers, News Editor A new school year means that it is time to register for a new parking permit. For the 2019-2020 school year, students,Read More…
Useful resources for new and returning students
By: Lydia Libby, Web Editor Want to make the most out of your school year? Whether you’re a new or returning student, this guide to online and onRead More…
Letter from the Student Body President
By: Averi Varney, Student Body President Hi all, First off, welcome back! I hope everyone had a great summer and is looking forward to startinRead More…
Welcome from Dean of Students
Dear Huskies, Welcome to the University of Southern Maine! Whether you are a new or continuing student you are an important part of our campus comRead More…
Welcome from President Cummings
By: Glenn Cummings, USM President To our new and returning students, welcome to the fastest growing, most exciting university in Maine. Those oRead More…
Letter from the Editor: My journey to the Free Press
By: Alyson Peabody, Editor-In-Chief As much as I love the summer sun, I am happy to be returning to the classroom for my final year at USM. ThisRead More…
Portland Expo reports that volunteers and staff may be exposed to chickenpox
By Lydia Libby, Web Editor The Maine Center for Disease Control (CDC) sent a letter on August 2 to Portland Expo volunteers and staff reporting mulRead More…
Brunswick rocket company founded by USM alumnus awarded NASA grant
By Lydia Libby, Web Editor Brunswick company, bluShift Aerospace was recently awarded a Small Business Innovation Research grant from NASA. The cRead More…
City of Portland decides to forgo USM’s offer to house asylum seekers
By Lydia Libby, Web Editor In a release Wednesday, President Cummings notified the USM community that the City of Portland has declined the universRead More…
List of 2019 Eligible Commencement Applicants
List of 2019 Eligible Commencement Applicants This list excludes students with FERPA restrictions. Sulekha Abdulle UGRD SBS-BA EvangRead More…
10 things to do at USM before you graduate
By Asha Tompkins, Arts and Culture Editor Ever since you were little, you probably thought of college as a haven of ethereal scholars. You’d liveRead More…
Money management tips for recent graduates
By Hailey Wood, Staff Writer For those newly entering the workforce, budgeting, paying bills on time and having a savings plan are important thingsRead More…
How to get a job after graduation
By Zoe Bernardi, Staff Writer The scariest thing after graduation is the job search. Resumes, cover letters and interviews make the whole process vRead More…
What are USM graduates doing after graduation?
By Kate Rogers, Community Editor Drew Masse – theater major Masse plans to save for a few years before moving to Los Angeles to begin his actiRead More…
Meet the 2019 student commencement speaker
By Alyson Peabody, News Editor From a small farming village in Yantarne, Ukraine to Old Orchard Beach, Maine, Yanina Nickless has carried her passiRead More…