WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement today in response to an announcement by the University of Southern Maine (USM) that Glenn Cummings will serve as the institution’s next President:

“Glenn is the right person at the right time to lead the University of Southern Maine,” Senator King said. “From the Maine legislature, to the U.S. Department of Education, to the University of Maine at Augusta, Glenn has demonstrated an unsurpassed commitment to helping Maine students succeed. I am confident that his skillful leadership will help guide USM to new heights and ensure that it remains a place where students will have the opportunity to get an outstanding, affordable education that will benefit them for a lifetime.”

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