Graduate Studies – News

Professor David Oliver Kasdan Joins USM Faculty for Fall 2025 as first Avangrid/David Flanagan Endowed Professor of Public Policy.

beth.liotard — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:52:33 +0000

The Muskie School of Public Service is pleased to welcome Professor David Oliver Kasdan, a dynamic and collaborative scholar specializing in behavioral economics, disaster … Read More

USM Graduate Students Represent AIIR Lab

james.quinlan — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:41:37 +0000

The AIIR Lab (Artificial Intelligence and Information Retrieval Lab) at the University of Southern Maine (USM)recently participated in the 12th Competition on Legal Information Extraction and Entailment (COLIEE-2025), … Read More

Applied Research Fellowship applications are now open!

Angie Bordeaux — Wed, 21 May 2025 14:52:07 +0000

The Data Innovation Project’s (DIP) Applied Research Fellowship Program places DIP-trained graduate students from the University of Southern Maine in community organizations to support their applied research and evaluation efforts. Applications are now open!

Teach Maine Center “Every Teacher A Leader” Conference

damara.chesley — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:29:04 +0000

The Every Teacher a Leader Conference is a two-day professional development experience based on the model of an ECET2 Convening, which is focused on learning, networking and … Read More

Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) Introduces Forgivable Loan Program for Future Educators

damara.chesley — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:14:10 +0000

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is thrilled to introduce a forgivable loan program to support future educators, childcare providers, and speech pathologists in … Read More

PhD Alum Michelle Connors’ Dissertation Research Published in Maine Policy Review

blainor.mcgough — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:16:16 +0000

Michelle Connors, a 2024 graduate of the PhD in Public Policy with a Concentration in Educational Leadership and Executive Director of the Kennebunk Free … Read More

Do You Know the Way to VPSA? Public Policy Alum Shane Long Presents & Publishes Dissertation Research

blainor.mcgough — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:46:01 +0000

Shane Long, a 2024 graduate of the PhD in Public Policy with a Concentration in Educational Leadership and Policy and Assistant Dean of Students … Read More

Dr. Brenda Zollitsch Interviews Ned Muskie and Charlie Micoleau on Muskie School history.

beth.liotard — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:03:18 +0000

As part of an effort to connect students with the legacy of Senator Edmund S. Muskie, after whom the Muskie School of Public Service … Read More

Terrance Hayes draws a full house to match the emotional fullness of his poetry

Michael Kmack — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:24:30 +0000

Terrance Hayes is the author of several poetry collections including “Lighthead,” which won the 2010 National Book Award.

Muskie Students Visit the Maine State House for Day of Learning and Inspiration

beth.liotard — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:27:20 +0000

The Muskie School’s Policy, Planning, and Management program Advisory Committee, in collaboration with dedicated Muskie alumni, recently organized a memorable day trip for current … Read More