Press releases – News

USM Dedicates Dr. Richard L. Pattenaude Reception Room in honor of former President’s transformative leadership

daniel.hartill — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:59:55 +0000

Pattenaude served as USM’s eighth president from 1991 to 2007, the University’s longest-serving leader since 1960.

Broadreach Public Relations Supports USM’s Access to Education Scholarship with a $25,000 Gift

daniel.hartill — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:52:22 +0000

The Access to Education Scholarship provides critical financial support to undergraduate students who face financial, social, or systemic barriers to attending college.

USM, NEOC Launch Commercialization Partnership to Transform Research into Real-World Solutions

lindsay.tice — Wed, 21 May 2025 14:06:01 +0000

Building on a decade of collaboration, this next chapter deepens the connection between academic innovation and real-world business needs.

University of Southern Maine, Portland Public Schools partner to improve school sustainability

lindsay.tice — Mon, 19 May 2025 19:27:42 +0000

The audit, which began in January, has focused on the district’s school kitchens, cafeterias and Food Service program. Its recommendations so far have the potential to save about $4,000 per year in trash pickup costs at each school. They can also help save time, energy and the environment.

USM celebrates its 145th commencement with more 1,100 graduates

daniel.hartill — Tue, 13 May 2025 16:10:18 +0000

More than 1,100 students crossed the wide stage to become graduates, following speakers’ advice to keep learning, work hard, and lead a meaningful work life.

USM to celebrate its 145th commencement this Saturday, May 10th

daniel.hartill — Thu, 08 May 2025 18:25:38 +0000

The University of Southern Maine will celebrate its 145th Commencement on Saturday, May 10th with more 1,100 graduates scheduled to participate.

Martin’s Point teams up with USM to support well-being of student veterans

daniel.hartill — Tue, 06 May 2025 13:24:06 +0000

The gift is part of a larger contribution that also includes support for the University’s Student Emergency Fund – established by Martin’s Point and the Foundation in 2019 – as well as ongoing funding for the USM Campus Food Pantry.

Martin’s Point Teams Up with University of Southern Maine to Support Well-Being of Student Veterans

daniel.hartill — Tue, 06 May 2025 13:13:58 +0000

University of Southern Maine to celebrate 145th Commencement on May 10th

daniel.hartill — Thu, 01 May 2025 19:08:53 +0000

The University of Southern Maine’s commencement ceremony is the culminating event on the academic calendar, giving the opportunity for individual recognition to every graduating student who wishes to participate. In all, about 1,600 students will be eligible to participate.

The University of Southern Maine earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation

Michael Kmack — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:41:15 +0000

More than 1,800 schools participated in the latest survey to determine designations with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard.