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A USM Track Captain Pulled Off His First Gallery Show in L.A. — and Made It Back in Time for Practice
March 16, 2026
University of Southern Maine senior studio art major and track captain Maddox Cahill landed a debut solo show in Los Angeles this fall. Keep reading to learn how he balances leadership in Division III athletics with a growing art career, and his advice for students chasing creative goals.
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Top 5 Resources Adult Students Wish They Knew About Sooner
March 16, 2026
Coming back to college as an adult usually means handling more than just classes. Many adult students at the University of Southern Maine also work full-time, care for families, and manage other commitments while studying.
Adult students balancing multiple responsibilities often have limited time and capacity to learn about available campus resources, even though accessing these supports is critical to their college success. Keep reading for five resources that adult students tell us they wish they had known about earlier.
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March 16, 2026
Welcome to the Monthly Round-Up for March 2026! Whether you’re celebrating the the snow or counting down to spring, 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.
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Student Voices Close Out USM’s Inaugural Forum on American Democracy
March 19, 2026