From Capstone to Coastal Research: USM Engineering Alum Builds Unmanned Kayaks to Study the Gulf of Maine
One evening on Saco Bay, Christian Taylor looked down at his kayak and saw a new direction for the business he was building.
Presenting on an International Stage: A USM Graduate Student’s Experience at the Arctic Circle Assembly
This October, USM graduate student Rachel Straw traveled to Reykjavik, Iceland, to present her research at the Arctic Circle Assembly, the world’s largest international gathering on Arctic issues. Keep reading to hear about her research, her time in Iceland, and what she’d tell anyone thinking about joining the cohort.
Painting USM’s New Mural: Six Months, Two Artists, and a Wall of Southern Maine Favorites
From a lighthouse to a blue lobster and a seagull sipping Moxie, a new mural at USM packs Southern Maine onto a single wall. Keep reading to meet the two artists behind it and find out how it came together.
How USM’s Accelerated Nursing Program Helped One Grad Land Her Dream Job
USM nursing grad Jaden Dalrymple went from training with an NCAA Division 1 dance team to landing a spot in Maine Medical Center’s Medical ICU. Keep reading to learn how USM’s accelerated nursing program got her there.
Meet Al Bean: A USM Athletics Legend on Grit, Mentorship, and Legacy
Newly inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame, Al Bean reflects on more than 50 years with Husky athletics. Keep reading to find out what it taught him about people, persistence, and why those lessons still matter.
One Patron, Five Decades of USM Performances
Daryl Geer bought a ticket to her first USM show in 1976 and has been coming back ever since. Keep reading to find out what five decades in the audience have taught her about the students on stage.
The Road Behind Us: A Final Reflection From the Green Curtain Roadshow
Stonecoast MFA student Calvin Soule traveled 2,000 miles from Maine to Montana this summer, documenting old-growth forests and climate refugia along the way. Keep reading to find out what inspired him to go — and what he discovered while on the road.
Meet 7 Huskies Behind the Scenes of Portland Hearts of Pine
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.
How to Use Google Calendar to Organize Your Semester
Juggling classes, work, and a busy schedule left me overwhelmed until I found the tool that changed everything. Keep reading to see how Google Calendar helped me stay organized and might just do the same for you.
Inside USM’s Kate Cheney Chappell Center for Book Arts: A Q&A With Director Annie Lee-Zimerle
Book arts has been part of the University of Southern Maine for over a decade — and now, with a dedicated studio in the Crewe Center for the Arts, it’s more accessible than ever. Keep reading to hear from program director Annie Lee-Zimerle on what book arts actually is, who it’s for, and what makes it unlike any other art form.