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Gorham proposal puts Greeks on shaky ground
An off-campus fraternity house in Gorham was seized over the summer for failing to pay taxes, and another is in jeopardy of foreclosure, while USM…
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Enrollment down, but retention above university target
Although enrollment continues to fall for the sixth consecutive year, retention rates are higher than the university had expected.
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USM bookstore to offer rental program in spring
More college bookstores are offering textbook rental programs. But USM — for the time being, at least — is holding off on the service.
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Stepfather of student collapses on Move In Day, later dies
Michael J. Morrow, 49, collapsed while helping his stepdaughter move into Robie Andrews Hall a little before noon on Move In Day last Saturday. He died at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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Health and Counseling Services makes changes after closing Portland location
University Health and Counseling Services made a few changes this summer.
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Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at USM
With many voters still undecided on their choice for governor one week from the primary elections, Maine’s four Democratic gubernatorial candidates on Wednesday went head to head in a debate televised live from the Hannaford Lecture Hall.
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Live coverage of the Democratic gubernatorial debate
Maine’s four Democratic candidates for governor are debating at USM’s Hannaford Lecture Hall
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Republican gubernatorial hopefuls debate at USM
With the June 8 primaries one week away, the debate was seen by many as a way for each candidate to set themselves apart in a crowded field.
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Live coverage of the Republican gubernatorial debate
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USM rolls out cuts, layoffs to balance budget
Six people will lose their jobs and another 15 will see reduced hours as the University seeks to trim $1 million.
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Dean of ASET school named interim provost
John Wright will take over for Kate Forhan, who announced her resignation on Wednesday, on June 14.
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Board of Trustees approves restructuring plan
Botman: ‘The hard work of implementation now begins’
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The best study spots on campus
As the steady tide of finals comes in, students seek refuge in their favorite nooks and hideaways to study. Some prefer open areas and public…
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The life of a university president
For two and a half hours each morning, Selma Botman gets to be alone. The USM president rises each day at 6 a.m., exercises on…
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You’re graduating: Now what?
Student success centers provide free resources for recent graduates as they venture out into the job market. USM maintains three student success centers – one…
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System hires firm for advice on enrollment, tuition
The University of Maine System last December hired Noel-Levitz, a higher education consulting firm, to identify ways to boost enrollment and to see if there…
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Student Senate approves next year’s budget
The student senate approved next year’s budget for the student government association and elected new chairs of two committees at last Friday’s meeting. The SGA…
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Newly crowned Miss Maine U.S. tries to ‘take life as it comes’
Aleksandra Derikonja, a junior economics major is fluent in Serbian, modeled at Couture Fashion Week in New York City and was just crowned Miss Maine…
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Gun rights rally draws crowd at Back Cove Park
An earlier version of this article incorrectly quoted organizer Shane Belanger as saying “people who openly carry weapons are less dangerous than those who conceal…
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Student Senate gets new blood
The student senate saw a changing of the guard last Friday, as the 38th senate adjourned for the last time, and a crop of newly…
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Party at fraternity prompts probe
The executive director of Phi Kappa Sigma’s international headquarters is investigating whether the fraternity violated their “substance-free” policy after Gorham Police summonsed nine people for…
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New program aims to simplify recycling
To improve their recycling rate and decrease associated costs, USM’s recycling program will change over to “single stream” recycling, eliminating almost all sorting of recyclables.…
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10 secrets of the Glickman Library
As finals approach, the Glickman Library on the Portland campus divulges her secrets to students preparing to spend long hours researching and studying. From the…
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What you need to know if you’re an unpaid intern
Students often use the summer to take advantage of internships to gain experience in a chosen field. However in recent weeks, the legality of unpaid…
