Elizabeth Muana
A stand-out student from Portland’s Deering High School, Elizabeth Muana received nine acceptances from schools across the country, but a Promise Scholarship brought this math whiz to USM. “I knew I wanted to come to USM, I knew it was meant to be.”
– Elizabeth Muana ’24

Every Great Community Deserves A Great University

This is a time of momentous opportunity for the University of Southern Maine. As we move forward with the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in USM history, we are engaging our community to help transform our university in life-changing ways –– for our students and for the future of Maine.

Success will take perseverance, creativity, collaboration, and more. It will take all of us. And it will take you. Thank you for bringing your grit and passion to USM’s Great University Campaign.

It’s Time for Grit & Greatness

These are the critical, targeted investments our University needs right now to build a better creative, social, and economic future for Maine, our region and the world.

Campaign Goal: $46 Million

  • Scholarships & Student Support: $11,000,000
  • Center for the Arts: $25,000,000
  • Programs of Excellence: $5,000,000
  • McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success: $5,000,000
Yes! I’m Ready to Support the Campaign