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»¨½·Ö±²¥ Named to The Princeton Review’s Best Regional Colleges List
The »¨½·Ö±²¥ was once again recognized as one of the best colleges in the Midwest by The Princeton Review. The education services company has named »¨½·Ö±²¥ to its Best in the Midwest list every year since 2005....
USM Will Welcome Incoming Undergraduate Students with Traditional Matriculation Ceremonies
The »¨½·Ö±²¥ will welcome an incoming undergraduate class of about 300 students – one of the largest incoming classes in the institution’s history – with two Matriculation Ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, in Annunciation Chapel on USM’s Main Campus at 4100......
Recruiting for 2025-26 Community Band
The »¨½·Ö±²¥ Music Department invites local musicians to join its Community Ensembles. Open to high school students, college students, and adults of all skill levels, these ensembles provide a welcoming environment for music performance. No audition is required....
»¨½·Ö±²¥ Receives NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Award with Gold Status
The »¨½·Ö±²¥ has once again been recognized as a Champion of Character Five-Star Institution for the 2024-2025 academic year. USM has received the award every year since its inception in 2010....
»¨½·Ö±²¥ Awards Three Degrees to Lansing Correctional Facility Students
Three students at Lansing Correctional Facility have earned bachelor’s degrees from the »¨½·Ö±²¥. They were recognized during a Commencement Ceremony on July 18 at the Lansing Correctional Facility East Campus Visitation Area....
USM Swim Teams Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors
The »¨½·Ö±²¥ men's and women's swimming teams have yet again been named Scholar All-America Teams by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America. Each team is recognized based on outstanding academic performance during the Spring 2025 semester....
Sister Diane Steele Announces Plan to Conclude Term as University President in 2026
After nearly 25 years of leadership, »¨½·Ö±²¥ President Sister Diane Steele, SCL, PhD, has announced her plans to step down from her role as president at the conclusion of the 2025-26 academic year. ...
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