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People

Why I Chose USM: A Home Away From Home

Bridgette smiling on the Eastern Promenade at sunset, overlaid with polaroid-style images: a lit-up Gorham campus soccer field, a picnic with friends, and her walking with a friend across a street. Dark blue doodles including a star, wave, location icon, and lines decorate the polaroids.

April 6, 2026

As I near graduation, I’ve been reflecting on my four years at USM and the sense of belonging I felt from the very start. Keep reading to see how the campus, community, and experiences made it feel like a true home away from home.

Illustrated headshot of USM junior Ted Campbell, accented with white line graphics and a decorative arrow gesturing toward a state building graphic.

March 30, 2026

5 Questions With a USM Junior Interning at the Maine Secretary of State’s Office
Christina Hart smiles while holding the hand of a simulation dummy, demonstrating patient care and compassion in the nursing lab.

March 23, 2026

From Nursing Student to Professor: Christina Hart’s Accelerated Path Back to USM
A Polaroid photo frames Maddox Cahill mid-jump as he clears a hurdle during a track meet, it overlays his painting titled “Forever.”

March 16, 2026

A USM Track Captain Pulled Off His First Gallery Show in L.A. — and Made It Back in Time for Practice
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Bridgette smiling on the Eastern Promenade at sunset, overlaid with polaroid-style images: a lit-up Gorham campus soccer field, a picnic with friends, and her walking with a friend across a street. Dark blue doodles including a star, wave, location icon, and lines decorate the polaroids.

April 6, 2026

Why I Chose USM: A Home Away From Home
Illustrated headshot of USM junior Ted Campbell, accented with white line graphics and a decorative arrow gesturing toward a state building graphic.

March 30, 2026

5 Questions With a USM Junior Interning at the Maine Secretary of State’s Office
Christina Hart smiles while holding the hand of a simulation dummy, demonstrating patient care and compassion in the nursing lab.

March 23, 2026

From Nursing Student to Professor: Christina Hart’s Accelerated Path Back to USM
A Polaroid photo frames Maddox Cahill mid-jump as he clears a hurdle during a track meet, it overlays his painting titled “Forever.”

March 16, 2026

A USM Track Captain Pulled Off His First Gallery Show in L.A. — and Made It Back in Time for Practice
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Purpose

How USM Internships Helped a Business Analytics Student Build Career Confidence

Business analytics student Mohamed Ali on the Bean Green in front of the McGoldrick Center.

April 6, 2026

When Mohamed Ali arrived at the University of Southern Maine, he expected college to follow a simple formula: go to class, graduate, and move on. Keep reading to see how three internships and the Career & Employment Hub reshaped his experience, building skills, confidence, and a clearer career path.

USM mascot Champ the Husky displays an Admitted Students Day sign on the Gorham campus

March 30, 2026

Your First Day as a Husky: What to Expect at Admitted Student Days
USM women’s soccer seniors smiling and holding up four fingers to celebrate their Little East Conference win.

March 23, 2026

Four Lessons From 4 LEC Championships
Technology coach helping a student with computer guidance.

March 16, 2026

Top 5 Resources Adult Students Wish They Knew About Sooner
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Business analytics student Mohamed Ali on the Bean Green in front of the McGoldrick Center.

April 6, 2026

How USM Internships Helped a Business Analytics Student Build Career Confidence
USM mascot Champ the Husky displays an Admitted Students Day sign on the Gorham campus

March 30, 2026

Your First Day as a Husky: What to Expect at Admitted Student Days
USM women’s soccer seniors smiling and holding up four fingers to celebrate their Little East Conference win.

March 23, 2026

Four Lessons From 4 LEC Championships
Technology coach helping a student with computer guidance.

March 16, 2026

Top 5 Resources Adult Students Wish They Knew About Sooner
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Place

April

Close-up of delicate pink flower buds emerging on tree branches against a soft spring sky, with bold "April" text overlaid in white.

April 6, 2026

Welcome to the Monthly Round-Up for April 2026! As spring arrives and campus comes alive, this month is loaded with events, activities, and experiences you won’t want to miss. Keep reading to discover what’s happening on campus and across Southern Maine this month.

Karoline Brechter as Sally Bowles and Ensemble in USM 2026 production of Cabaret.

April 6, 2026

Behind the Curtain: Cabaret
Hand placing a coin into a small piggy bank on a wooden surface.

March 23, 2026

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March 16, 2026

What It’s Like to Be a Commuter Student at USM
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Close-up of delicate pink flower buds emerging on tree branches against a soft spring sky, with bold "April" text overlaid in white.

April 6, 2026

April
Karoline Brechter as Sally Bowles and Ensemble in USM 2026 production of Cabaret.

April 6, 2026

Behind the Curtain: Cabaret
Hand placing a coin into a small piggy bank on a wooden surface.

March 23, 2026

6 Ways to Save Money as a College Student at USM
charlotte_driving_pretty_sky

March 16, 2026

What It’s Like to Be a Commuter Student at USM
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Close-up of delicate pink flower buds emerging on tree branches against a soft spring sky, with bold "April" text overlaid in white.

April 6, 2026

April
Karoline Brechter as Sally Bowles and Ensemble in USM 2026 production of Cabaret.

April 6, 2026

Behind the Curtain: Cabaret
Business analytics student Mohamed Ali on the Bean Green in front of the McGoldrick Center.

April 6, 2026

How USM Internships Helped a Business Analytics Student Build Career Confidence
Bridgette smiling on the Eastern Promenade at sunset, overlaid with polaroid-style images: a lit-up Gorham campus soccer field, a picnic with friends, and her walking with a friend across a street. Dark blue doodles including a star, wave, location icon, and lines decorate the polaroids.

April 6, 2026

Why I Chose USM: A Home Away From Home
USM mascot Champ the Husky displays an Admitted Students Day sign on the Gorham campus

March 30, 2026

Your First Day as a Husky: What to Expect at Admitted Student Days
Hand placing a coin into a small piggy bank on a wooden surface.

March 23, 2026

6 Ways to Save Money as a College Student at USM
USM women’s soccer seniors smiling and holding up four fingers to celebrate their Little East Conference win.

March 23, 2026

Four Lessons From 4 LEC Championships
Christina Hart smiles while holding the hand of a simulation dummy, demonstrating patient care and compassion in the nursing lab.

March 23, 2026

From Nursing Student to Professor: Christina Hart’s Accelerated Path Back to USM
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