University of Southern Maine

The University of Southern Maine (often shortened to USM) is a multi-campus university component of the University of Maine System, with a primary campus in Gorham, and a full urban satellite campus in Portland. It also operates the Lewiston-Auburn College in Lewiston.

Related Topics:
University - University of Maine System - Gorham - Portland - Lewiston

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Of the seven components of the University of Maine System, USM has the highest total number of enrolled students (without regard to full- or part-time status) at 11,382 as of the 2004-5 academic year. (The University of Maine reports 11,222 as of the 2004-5 academic year, and expects to surpass USM's number in 2005-6.)

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USM had its founding in Gorham in 1878, and up to 1968 was known as the University of Maine-Portland (or UMP). USM is a major educational contributor in the overall growth and improvement of economic, civic, and cultural life in southern Maine. USM offers baccalaureate, and master's degree programs (and a doctoral degree in Public Policy).

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Actor Tony Shalhoub graduated from USM in 1977.

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