Southern Maine Athletics

The William B. Wise Scholar Athlete Awards program was started in 1987-88, and is named to honor William B. Wise, a retired USM administrator and friend of athletics.  Wise, a graduate of the University of Maine, came to USM in 1966 as assistant dean of academic affairs and director of the evening college.  In the ensuing years, he served USM as acting dean of the College of Education, assistant to the vice president for academic affairs, executive assistant to the president, and executive assistant to the vice president for student affairs.

To earn William B. Wise Scholar-Athlete accolades, a Southern Maine student-athlete must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative grade point average for the fall and spring semesters, be a full-time student both semesters and be a member of varsity team for a full season.  This student-athletes are celebrated each fall with the William B. Wise Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet. 

In 2025, USM Athletics honored a record 261 student-athlete for their achievement during the 2023-2024 academic year. 

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