USM Foundation – News

Amberlynn Esperanza ’16 – A changemaker who’s lifting up Maine communities

ann.swardlick — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:41:22 +0000

Amberlynn is an amazing alum who is leading in so many ways – both professionally and in her community. She’s been in the Maine … Read More

USM Remembers Dorothy “Suzi” Osher

karina.alvarado — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:12:23 +0000

A visionary philanthropist, devoted friend of the arts, and beloved member of the USM community The University of Southern Maine mourns the passing of … Read More

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 17:51:20 +0000

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

Jacob Curtis ’24 – Promise opened up my world

ann.swardlick — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:56:13 +0000

Q & A with Jacob Curtis ’24 Jacob Curtis is pursuing his Masters in Data Science at the Roux Institute, while working as a … Read More

Jan Chapman and Bruce Moore – Living their values

ann.swardlick — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:54:00 +0000

Recently, we talked with Bruce Moore ’76 and his wife Jan Chapman, reflecting on Bruce’s experiences as a student at the University of Southern … Read More

Gigi Beninati ’24 – Staying the course

ann.swardlick — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:39:32 +0000

Gigi Beninati ’24 is a registered nurse with a great job at a family medicine outpatient clinic. But there was a time when Gigi … Read More

Josh Newton ’10, ’13G – Composing a legacy

ann.swardlick — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:56:00 +0000

In the mid-nineties, when Josh Newton ’10, ’13G first started as a music undergraduate, majoring in composition wasn’t possible at USM…and it wouldn’t be … Read More

Rick Tracy ’24 – Grit, growth, and giving back

ann.swardlick — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:10:38 +0000

For Rick Tracy, graduating from the University of Southern Maine wasn’t just a milestone—it was the closing of a loop more than four decades … Read More

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

daniel.hartill — Tue, 13 May 2025 16:05:14 +0000

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