university of southern maine Archives

Maine Voices: Pandemic calls for us to rethink impossible expectations of teachers

by Cara DeRose and Andrea Stairs-Davenport Special to the Press Herald February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

Can we continue to ask them to wear so many hats, for pay that will not allow them to pursue education as a long-term career, with minimal support?

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: USM center will build on historian’s legacy by strengthening labor education

by Vinny O'Malley Special to the Press Herald January 12, 2022January 12, 2022

L.D. 1816 would create the Dr. Charles A. Scontras Labor Center in honor of a man who grew up in Old Orchard and began his working life in a shoe shop.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Foundation increases gift to Maine arts center by $1 million

by associated Press December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

The Crewe Foundation’s $5 million gift earlier this year was the largest in its history.

Maine, News

UMaine System creates committee to find next president for University of Southern Maine

by Eric Russell December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

Exisiting President Glenn Cummings announced in October that he was stepping down at the end of the academic year next June.

Maine, Schools and Education

USM to start search for new president

by Associated Press December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

The university system said it plans to interview finalists in March and pick the new president by April to replace Glenn Cummings.

Community

Symposium on pandemic perseverance set for Nov. 5

October 29, 2021October 28, 2021

PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine and Maine Behavioral Healthcare plan to present a daylong symposium to help people persevere during the pandemic. The program, “Resilience from Trauma During the Time of COVID-19,” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Hannaford Hall on USM’s Portland Campus. Attendees can participate […]

Maine, News, Schools and Education

UMaine System trustees accept USM president’s resignation despite faculty’s concerns

by Rachel Ohm October 27, 2021October 27, 2021

The board of trustees is moving ahead with a search for a new president at the University of Southern Maine after accepting Glenn Cummings’ request to return to the faculty.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

USM Faculty Senate urges UMaine System to retain Cummings as president

by Rachel Ohm October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

Glenn Cummings says the faculty resolution is ‘very heartwarming,’ but he is comfortable with his decision to step down from the presidency into a teaching position.