In this issue: 2017 Convocation, $15M scholarship initiative, and more.
University of Southern Maine
USM Spotlight
 
Omar Andrews speaking at Convocation
Convocation sparks dialogue on race, democracy
The University of Southern Maine (USM) celebrated the 2017 – 2018 Gloria S. Duclos Convocation last month with a large-scale, outdoor event on the Portland campus attended by 1,000 guests. The ceremony marks the beginning of a year-long discussion of race and participatory democracy.
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President Cummings with the McGoldricks and Steve Pemberton
Making college possible for disadvantaged youth
USM unveiled a $15 million initiative called The Promise Scholarship that will bring higher education within reach for first-generation college students in Maine. President Glenn Cummings calls the initiative "at the heart of USM's broader next-generation vision and campaign."
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MOT students in the classroom
Occupational therapy graduates: Changing lives
The demand for occupational therapists continues to rise in Maine, and our Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program has been at the forefront of the profession's development for the past 22 years. Meet some successful graduates who are shaping their careers thanks to hands-on learning at USM.
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Trae Blanco
Director of Bands strikes the right chord
Trae Blanco, director of bands in our School of Music, is dedicated to challenging expectations both on-stage and off. He works with student performers to pursue wider dynamic ranges of music and is looking for more ways to connect with the musical scene in downtown Portland.
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Naamah Jarnot
Students helping students excel
In the latest episode of The USM Update, President Cummings talks with Naamah Jarnot, coordinator of tutoring services, and a few student tutors to discuss the university's Learning Commons and its place on USM's three campuses.
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Three female students
Open House: Adult, Transfer, & Graduate
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Graduate Programs Information Sessions
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