University of Southern Maine

Nearly 900 graduates assembled at USM’s 129th Commencement, held Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland. See below for details of the event.

Order of Exercises, including addresses by Pulitzer prize-winning columnist Ellen Goodman and USM student Paige Emily Eclov

Academic Dress/USM History

Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Awards

Emeriti Faculty

Special Honors

Press Coverage/Press Releases

Photos from Commencement Day, including portraits of USM President Selma Botman, Honorary Degree recipients, Emeriti Faculty, and graduating students

Candid Photos from Commencement Day

Commencement: A day of joy and optimism. See President Botman's latest blog posting about this special day in the life of USM

This event was "tweeted" live at twitter.com/USouthernMaine.