The Learning Commons at the University of Southern Maine

05/28/2026

Resolving an incomplete grade this summer? 🌤 Be sure to check out our resource at the link below to maximize that extra time and ! 💪

Complete Your Incomplete Per USM Academic Policies: “An Incomplete is a temporary grade given, agreed upon by instructor and student, in extraordinary circumstances when the student has failed to complete the course requirements. Incomplete grades must be resolved within 140 days from the end o...

05/27/2026

“Happy summer break! Slow down when you need to, recharge often, and enjoy the season ahead!” - The Team at USM's Learning Commons

Summer is here, and so is the summer edition of is here, and so is the summer edition of 🌤

Our summer edition includes tips on succeeding in your summer coursework as well as how to make an appointment with a summer tutor or academic coach. 📅

Now that the spring semester has ended, it's time to shift gears and focus on YOU! Summer break is here, offering a much-anticipated opportunity to unwind, reflect, and recharge. Whether you're diving into a favorite hobby, spending time outdoors, or enjoying a slower pace, take time in the coming...

05/13/2026

🌤 Summer Session I Subject-Based Tutoring and Academic Coaching begins Tuesday, May 19th!

Appointments are available Tuesday, May 19th - Thursday, July 2nd on the Portland Campus or online via Zoom.

🔗 Visit our WCOnline calendar to schedule: tinyurl.com/USMSubjectBasedCalendar

05/12/2026

Summer hours for USM Libraries beginning Tuesday, May 19th! 🌞

🔗 Visit libcal.usm.maine.edu/hours/ for up-to-date information on hours and holiday closures.

Note: Portland and Gorham locations will be closed Saturday, May 23rd - Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day Weekend. 🇺🇸

05/09/2026

Congratulations to all of our 2026 graduating Learning Commons student employees. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! 🥳

🎓 Fatouma Assoweh
🎓 Ethan Avantaggio
🎓 Herb Bryant
🎓 Lucy Buck
🎓 Jules Cooper
🎓 Audrey Crews
🎓 Campbell Doughty
🎓 Emily Folsom
🎓 Emily Gagnon
🎓 Lucy Harthorne
🎓 Owen Leitzell
🎓 Shakhnoza Mirzoyeva
🎓 Melody Nickerson
🎓 Lily Perry
🎓 Liv Ring
🎓 James Tedder
🎓 Lillian Tessier-Hill
🎓 Malia Weedon

05/08/2026

✨✨Our final Student Employee Spotlight of the Spring 2026 semester is graduating senior, Shakhnoza Mirzoyeva!

Shakhnoza joined the Learning Commons in the Spring 2024 semester as a Learning Assistant. Since then she has supported both CHY 113 and CHY 115 in the classroom and as a Subject-Based Tutor in the Learning Commons. We've loved having her as part of our team! She will be missed by our staff, faculty, and students.

Congratulations and good luck on your next journey! 🥳

05/08/2026

That's a wrap on Spring '26 Subject-Based Tutoring & Peer Academic Coaching! 👏 Thank you to all our wonderful student employees for the support you've provided this year. ❤

Taking a summer course? ☀️ Stay tuned for our summer tutoring schedule - coming soon!

05/06/2026

✨ We're featuring a couple more graduates this week, starting with Subject-Based Tutor and Technology Coach, James Tedder!

Thank you for doing a wonderful job helping students. We're sad to have only had you with us for one semester, but wish you the best on your next adventure!

05/05/2026

Congratulations to all of our Learning Commons student employees and affiliated faculty for their nominations at this year's Student Leadership Awards Gala. We are so proud to have you all as part of our team! 🏆

Special shout-out to Emily Folsom who took home the Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year Award and Audrey Crews for the Outstanding Entity Head award from SGA AND the Senior Husky Achievement Award! 🥳

05/01/2026

Happy last day of classes, Huskies!

To celebrate, we are featuring one of our very best, Emily Folsom. Emily has been a student employee with the Learning Commons for the past SIX semesters. It'll be hard to imagine the Learning Assistant Program without her.

Emily, thank you for all you've done to support students. You will be missed! ❤