Alumni & Community
The University of Southern Maine (USM) is an institution at the heart of our community, dedicated to transforming lives. We create meaningful opportunities for community engagement and lifelong learning in collaboration with our community partners. For more than a century, we have provided an education that responds to the economic, health, and civic needs of the Southern Maine region.
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USM's 50k+ Alumni Network
USM alumni are shaping the fabric of Maine as teachers, artists, entrepreneurs, planners, nurses, social workers, and innovators, as well as mentors and career advisors for our students. With a network of more than 50,000 people living and working in Maine and in all corners of the world, Alumni are helping to create a brighter, stronger future for our region and beyond.
About Maine's Metropolitan University™
For over 100 years, we have been providing an education that is highly responsive to the economic, health, and civic needs of our region — the defining purpose of a metropolitan university. We create opportunities for our students to engage deeply with our faculty, our community partners, and our wide network of USM alumni, who support our mission through their participation, commitment, and generosity.
A University Strengthened by Corporate Partnerships
USM Corporate Partners include over 350 business people from nearly 60 companies, who are committed to USM's vital role in building and sustaining a vibrant community. USM Corporate Partners was formed in 1989 to develop and support partnerships between the business sector and the University of Southern Maine.
Research and Scholarship at USM
USM supports faculty and student research, scholarship, and creative endeavors that promote knowledge and creative solutions to advance Maine's economy, communities, and quality of life. Research strengthens classroom education and provides real-world learning opportunities for our students, while supporting the scholarly accomplishments of USM faculty and staff.
Professional Development Programs
USM provides a wide spectrum of in-depth training programs, including certificate programs, workshops, and test preparation courses of high value to the southern Maine workforce. Our programs enable students to advance their careers, explore new career directions, and bring new skills to the workplace.