WMPG documentary to premiere at USM

Commentary: Maine will be a valuable partner to an independent Greenland

The world's largest island is in the process of seceding from Denmark. Some Mainers will have front-row seats to this instructive process.

Commentary: Public higher education enhances our communities in more ways than one

The success of public colleges and universities relies on public trust. We must not let that trust wane, says USM’s president.

School year in Maine begins with familiar staffing shortages

Special-education teachers are in especially short supply.

USM to offer special education bachelor’s degree

A shortage of special education educators is affecting school districts across Maine.

Labor center launches with goal of teaching, protecting workers’ rights

The Charles Scontras Center for Labor and Community Education, set to open at USM this fall, will offer free classes and workshops for community members who want to learn about labor history and how to organize and lead a union.

University of Southern Maine names local dean’s list students

Juneteenth show will explore what it’s like growing up Black in Maine

The sold-out symposium on Monday will focus on the experiences of multigenerational Black Mainers in the whitest state in the country.

Could Maine’s college dorms help solve the homelessness crisis?

A group of advocates and officials said Thursday that they will ask the state to look into opening unused dorms for temporary housing.

USM guitar teacher scores big, as Buffalo orchestra premieres his concerto

As an artist lecturer at the Osher School of Music, José Manuel Lezcano balances teaching, performing and composing.