A Rite of Passage

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. A champion of Maine literature. A world-class scientist. And a Falmouth couple who has spent a  quarter century advancing the cause of the University.

These are among the people who will be honored at USM's Commencement on May 10.

Author and commentator Roger Wilkins, who shared a Pulitzer for Watergate coverage in 1972, will give the Commencement address and receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree at the ceremony. Gary Lawless of Brunswick, a poet, publisher, and writing teacher, will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree, Ray Stevens '86 will be awarded an honorary doctor of science degree, and Kenneth Nelson and Mary P. Nelson of Falmouth will receive a Distinguished Achievement Award. Read more