College Decision Day falls on May 1 — and if you’re in the middle of the process, you know how much weight this date can carry. Keep reading to hear from Ani Roberts, a USM sophomore and women’s soccer player, on what actually made a difference once she got to campus — and what she’d tell her high school self today.
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.
When Lisa Struebing was in her twenties, she made a promise to her mother: she would finish the college degree that she’d started and set aside. Keep reading to hear how decades of determination, two USM degrees, and one introductory physics class led her here.
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.
Zoe Barnes is preparing to graduate from the University of Southern Maine in August 2026 with a nursing degree and a national title in shot put. Now in her fifth and final year, the New Gloucester native is reflecting on her athletic and academic career. Like many students, she navigated uncertainty before ultimately finding her path in the classroom and in competition.
We caught up with Zoe to find out how it all came together — and what it took to finish strong.
Ted Campbell is a USM junior double-majoring in political science and economics, currently interning at the Maine Secretary of State’s Office. Keep reading to learn how he got there — and why he didn’t see it coming.
Emma Adler ’24 is living her dream on a Fulbright in Iceland. Keep reading to learn about her path from South Paris, Maine to Reykjavik.
Fourth-year musical theater major Karoline Brechter shares how a bold detour helped her discover a new passion for marketing – one that will complement her future on stage. Keep reading to learn about the internship that paved the way for new opportunities.