Purpose

If you live in New England — Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont — there’s a program that could save you thousands of dollars a year at the University of Southern Maine, even as an out-of-state student. 

It’s called the NEBHE Tuition Break Program, and it’s one of the most underutilized benefits available to New England students considering a public university outside their home state. Here’s what you need to know.

Starting at USM during summer session is more common than you might think — and one current student says it gave them a head start they did not expect. Keep reading for five tips from a student who has been there.

You landed the internship — congrats! Keep reading to find five ways to show up prepared, confident, and ready to make the most of it.

Most college programs ask students to pick a lane — USM’s new Polymath Pathways program is built for those who have always been drawn to more than one. Keep reading to hear President Jacqueline Edmondson on what sparked the program and what she hopes it means for USM students.

Finals are almost here, and a USM student put five popular study hacks to the test. Keep reading to find out which ones are actually worth your time — and which ones to skip.

Meet Prashiddhi Pokhrel: a soon-to-be Master of Science in Statistics, a MIST Lab student employee, and one of USM’s 900+ student workers who make campus life what it is. Keep reading to hear her story — and find out why a campus job might be one of the best decisions a student can make.

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.

You got in — now it’s time to make it real. Keep reading for a full preview of USM’s Admitted Students Day events this spring.

As my senior year at the University of Southern Maine wraps up, I’m reflecting on one of the most meaningful parts of my college experience: four straight Little East Conference (LEC) championships with our women’s soccer team. Keep reading to learn how those four championships shaped my perspective on leadership, teamwork, and legacy.

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.