University of Southern Maine

Student scholarships are a priority at USM
USM's "Campaign for Scholarships" puts the focus on helping our students afford a great education with scholarship aid.  View our campaign video and learn how you can make a difference in a student's life.

Bob Cerf'03 inspires Maine's future mathmaticians and scientists
USM graduate Bob Cerf'03 (MBA) is working to inspire Maine's future scientists and mathmaticians through the Math Mentoring Project, a dynamic program based at Portland High School. 

Julie Smyth'05 named Vice Principal of the Year
USM graduate Julie Smyth'05 ( MSED- Educational Leadership) was recently named Maine's Vice Principal of the Year . Read the keepmecurrent.com Question & Answer article on Julie.

President Botman inspired by "energy and commitment" from USM community


USM's 13th President, Dr. Selma Botman recently updated USM through her blog " The 21st Century USM". Share her thoughts about the issues facing USM and inspiration that she draws from USM's dedicated faculty, staff and students.

Edward Hendrickson'49 - still skiing at age 89!
Gorham State Teachers College graduate, Edward Hendrickson'49, was recently profiled in the Bangor Daily News. Read the article about Edwards adventuresome life as a WWII pilot and avid skiier.