Laws requiring equal financing and equal pay for men’s and women’s teams would benefit dozens of women athletes at USM and Bowdoin – and thousands nationwide.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
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.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: UMaine System tuition waiver would benefit students, taxpayers alike
Not only would it help keep Mainers out of debt, but it would also help build a better-educated workforce, making our state more able to attract and retain businesses.
Posted inCommunity
University of Southern Maine names local dean’s list students
The University of Southern Maine has named the following local students to its 2022 fall dean’s list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Najmo Ali, Matthew Begin, Ella Boucher, Dylan Campbell, Tori Cromwell, Jordan Cummings, Emma Drysdale, Christopher Galvan, Grace Girardin, Bekah Gray, Jack Hart, Lucy Harthorne, Fatuma Hussein, Evan Mancini, Kirsten Mazur, Grace Ouellette, Faegan Pan, Meghan […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inCommunity
Veterans to be honored at events across Maine’s public universities
Maine’s public universities plan to salute those who served with events on their campuses and in the community connected to Veterans Day. The public is encouraged to attend these tributes across the University of Maine System, which include: Monday, Nov. 7 • 9 a.m. Maine Medal of Honor tribute and “Thank a Veteran” ribbon campaign […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: USM trip to Greenland sheds light on coastal communities’ challenges
Listening to Greenlanders tell stories about the dramatic effects of climate change is an illuminating experience.
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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.