Inclusion – News

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.

Making a mega difference with IDEC mini-grants

andrea.tripp — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:25:54 +0000

Twelve recipients in our USM community received a mini-grant of up to $500 to fund programs or events supporting the mission of the Inclusion, … Read More

Employee Support Partnership Program

andrea.tripp — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:20:11 +0000

The Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Council (IDEC) at USM, in collaboration with the Office of Equity, Inclusion, & Community Impact (EICI), has created a … Read More

Library project gives immigrants an outlet to share their stories

Michael Kmack — Fri, 17 May 2024 21:05:44 +0000

A shortage of first-person accounts about Maine’s immigrant experience inspired a USM librarian to create a series of workshops to begin filling that gap in the historical record.

USM Students, Faculty, and School Partners Participate in National Book Read

peter.witham1 — Tue, 07 May 2024 18:58:39 +0000

School psychology students, faculty, and supervisors gathered during the spring of 2024 to participate in the National Association of School Psychologists’ annual social justice … Read More

Report details economic benefits of investing in immigrant education

Michael Kmack — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:45:40 +0000

A program that usually works with local governments approved USM’s application to compile a report about the immigrant population of Androscoggin County.

Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute creates first alumni chapter at USM

daniel.hartill — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:05:15 +0000

The Institute was the creation of its namesake, Olympia Snowe. In 1979, when she was only 31 years old, Snowe became the youngest Republican woman ever to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.

New radio show turns up the volume on matters of diversity

Michael Kmack — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:05:02 +0000

WMPG broadcasts Intercultural Insights every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. with a rotating roster of hosts.

Multicultural Resource Fair puts students from around the world on a path to success

Michael Kmack — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:24:02 +0000

Representatives from offices and programs throughout USM gathered in one place to explain how they can help students of immigrant origin.

Student who dreamt of Indigenous representation becomes the artist who delivers it

Michael Kmack — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:02:17 +0000

The mural painted by Marissa Joly occupies a prominent wall in the new McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Success.