Thousands awarded degrees as college graduation season begins in Maine

Thousands graduated Saturday at commencement ceremonies at the University of Southern Maine and other UMaine System schools.

Brazilian journalist threatened by country’s president to speak in Maine

Patricia Campos Mello to tell her story at Bates and Maine Law next week.

Study: Young adults are overrepresented in Maine’s criminal justice system

A report from the University of Southern Maine's Catherine E. Cutler Institute calls for expanding diversion and treatment-based criminal justice programs.

University of Southern Maine names local dean’s list students

Actor Tony Shalhoub announces donations to USM arts center, credits college for launching his career

Shalhoub, who graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1977, was at the Portland school Thursday, where he was named honorary chairman of the fundraising drive and pledged $150,000 of his own money.

New teacher training program offers relief from education costs, school staffing shortages

Participants work full time as education technicians, long-term substitutes or emergency/conditionally certified teachers within the program, while taking classes toward their degree.

USM offers $500 scholarships to Aspirations Incubator grads

Rural Futures Funds' Aspirations Incubator programs graduates are eligible for USM scholarships in 2023.

UMaine System chancellor credited with improving communication, increasing transparency

On thin ice after a series of no-confidence votes last spring and a botched presidential search, Dannel Malloy has made efforts to grow relationships with faculty and staff.

Affordable housing crisis creates another barrier for Maine college students

Limited student housing and high rents are leaving students scrambling to find a place to live before school starts.

Report highlights challenges to medication-assisted treatment access in rural Maine

The UVM-USM report surveyed more than 300 practitioners and community stakeholders to evaluate the unique needs and barriers to treatment for rural patients.