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…
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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…
Governor Janet Mills to deliver commencement keynote address
By Julie Pike, Editor-in-Chief Governor Janet Mills, the first female governor of Maine, will be delivering the keynote address at the 2019 CommencRead More…
Message to graduates from President Glenn Cummings
By President Glenn Cummings As another academic year comes to a close, I want to thank every one of our students for making USM the special universRead More…
USM joins national program to Swipe Out Hunger
By Gus Pignatello, Staff Writer and Alyson Peabody, News Editor Swipe Out Hunger could help eliminate food insecurity for college students. StudentRead More…
Native community seeks increased awareness in USM curriculum
By Melissa Fraser, Staff Writer Amidst centuries of colonization and ongoing threats to their cultures, the Native Wabanaki population is working tRead More…
Bee population threatened by land use and climate change
By Zoe Bernardi, Staff Writer New England bee populations are quickly decreasing due to factors like climate change, pesticides and land use. AccorRead More…
Ongoing debate over 147-mile CMP line in Maine
By Marshall Woods, Staff Writer Public debate about a proposed 147-mile power line through Maine to bring hydropower to Massachusetts has been steaRead More…