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Your go-to blog for tips and stories from our USM campuses and Southern Maine.
People
Meet 7 Huskies Behind the Scenes of Portland Hearts of Pine
September 2, 2026
On a match night, you can hear the drums and cheers of Fitzpatrick Stadium from USM’s Portland campus, just a short walk from the club. Keep reading to meet the handful of Huskies whose connection to Hearts of Pine started well before the partnership made it official.
Purpose
Community Hour, Explained: Your Guide to USM’s Newest Tradition
August 26, 2026
This fall, the University of Southern Maine is setting aside one hour, four days a week, just for the campus community to connect. It’s called Community Hour, and it’s about to become a new part of your everyday. Here’s what it is, and everything else you need to know before it starts.
Place
New Semester, Who Dis? Huskies Return to Campus
September 2, 2026
On the first day of the fall semester, we grabbed a microphone and asked USM students the questions that actually matter: hot or iced, dream job in one sentence and the one thing in your bag you couldn’t survive without. Keep reading to get their hot takes.
Recent stories
The Monthly Roundup
Welcome to the Monthly Roundup, your go-to guide for what’s happening at the University of Southern Maine and across the Greater Portland area each month! From campus performances, concerts, and student events to local festivals, cultural happenings, and activities throughout the region, this series will keep you connected to what’s new, what’s next, and what’s worth checking out across our Portland and Gorham campuses and beyond.
University news
USM’s Forum on American Democracy Returns with Keynote on Free Expression
September 3, 2026